Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Pay range $17-24/hr DOE

The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarian and veterinary technician team, ensuring the safety of pets, clients, and associates while maintaining the continuity of quality veterinary care.

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to perform all required skills of a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program at a level that enhances practice efficiency.

• Help maintain the flow of patients through the hospital.
• Communicate with veterinarians and veterinary techs.
• Carry out or set up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Adhere to hospital standards that keep pets safe and keep treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans® and the importance of preventive care.
• Mentor other members of the hospital team.

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Good Listener
• Effective Communicator
• Guided by Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, Freedom

• 401(k) participation, paid time off, and a comprehensive health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance package.
• Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets.
• Performance development plans, relevant learning opportunities and networking events.
• Retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts and more.
• Paid parental leave, mental health resources, family support services, and a wide range of exclusive discounts.

Banfield is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, veteran status or disability status.