Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Veterinary Assistant role at Banfield Pet Hospital. For those who want to put their love of pets into action, this position supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians, helps ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates, and contributes to the continuity of quality veterinary care. The role offers learning and development opportunities for career advancement.

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.

Preferred: 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.

• 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

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. The Vet Assistant should be action oriented, customer focused, a good listener and effective communicator.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with company match
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Mental health and wellbeing resources, including access to coaching and counseling
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing Education Allowance (for eligible positions)
• Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources
• Fertility and family building support
• Discounts and exclusive offers
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time associates are eligible for all benefit programs; part-time associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk.

We are a drug-free, smoke-free, equal opportunity employer. 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 and expression, age, genetic information, disability status and other protected characteristics. Banfield complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area and may vary based on location, experience, skill level, abilities, and education.