Veterinary Assistant Position PT- Morehead , NC

Veterinary Assistant Position PT
- Morehead City, NC

Veterinary Assistant Position PT
- Morehead City, NC at Banfield Pet Hospital

For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there are few jobs more rewarding than that of Vet Assistant. While working closely with other pet health care professionals at Banfield, you’ll have the chance to advocate for pets and educate clients on all aspects of pet health. In addition, if your goal is to advance in your career, you’ll have access to a variety of learning and development opportunities along the way.

The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care.

Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Must be able to perform all required skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs at a level that aids in the efficiency of the practice.

• Help maintain the flow of patients
• Communicate with the veterinarian and vet 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

Every associate, including the Vet Assistant, has an important contribution to make to the veterinary team. We’re looking for Vet Assistants who are dedicated to their work, have a positive attitude and use our Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – as their guide. In addition, our Vet Assistants are action‑oriented, customer‑focused, good listeners and effective communicators.

We support your personal wellness and professional development. All Vet Assistants receive a generous benefits package including 401(k) participation, paid time off and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets. Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance are offered to associates based on eligibility.

Whether you’re a new Vet Assistant, have been working for years or are changing careers, we’ll support your professional growth with performance development plans, relevant learning opportunities, networking events and ways to offer your skills to your community.

We’ve created a unique leadership structure throughout our practice that includes support from our corporate headquarters, the field and hospital level. Together we are a team, making a real impact on pet health care in hospitals, communities and the field of veterinary medicine.

Learn more about the impact you can make as part of a Banfield hospital team and see how we support the wellness of our people and profession.

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Banfield Pet Hospital® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital 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, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Veterinary Services

Morehead City, NC $–$

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