Veterinary Assistant

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Veterinary Assistant Careers 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.

Job Description

Summary:

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.

• Helping maintain the flow of patients
• Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs
• Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance
• Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized
• Educating clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans and the importance of preventive care
• Mentoring other members of the hospital team

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• 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.

Commitment Beyond

Qualifications:

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, Effective Communicators, Caring for Those Who Care.

Benefits for a Banfield Veterinary Assistant:
When it comes to benefits, we support your personal wellness and professional development. We offer a wide range of perks and programs that help you take care of yourself and your family — including your pets.

• Personal Health, Savings, and Wellness Benefits, including 401(k) participation, paid time off and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets. Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance is offered to associates based on eligibility.
• Potential as Big as Your Passion:
  Performance development plans, relevant learning opportunities, networking events, opportunities to offer your skills to your community.
• A Support Structure That Helps You Thrive:
  Leadership structure with support from corporate, field and hospital levels.
• Pay range:
  The pay range for this role is $17.60 - $22.49 hourly. The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area, with the specific rate determined based on the candidate’s experience, skill level, and education, and may vary depending on location or applicable minimum wage laws.
• Comprehensive total rewards package, including health, wellness, and financial support for you, your family, and your pets.
• Additional benefits include: comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k) and Roth retirement plans; student debt relief programs (for eligible positions); paid time off and holidays; mental health resources; life insurance; disability coverage; FSA/HSA options; paid parental leave; continuing education allowances; backup family care resources; fertility and family-building support; and other voluntary protections and discounts.
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets; exclusive discounts on products and services; and commuter benefits where applicable.

Start your Banfield Career as a Veterinary Assistant. Learn more about the impact you can make as a Banfield team member.

The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area, with the specific rate determined based on the candidate’s experience, skill level, and education, and may vary depending on location or applicable minimum wage laws.

Here at Banfield, we prioritize your well-being and professional growth by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, including health, wellness, and financial support for you, your family, and even your pets. Check out some of our “Meow-velous” benefits:
Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets, exclusive discounts, and more.