Pet Care Assistant​/Veterinary Assistant

Overview

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PCA/Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital

This posting will remain open for a minimum of two weeks or until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been received.

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.

• Support and assist the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care.
• 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 the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized.
• Educate clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans® and the importance of preventive care.
• Mentor other members of the hospital team.

• Preferred (but not required) Education/Licenses:
  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.

The PCA/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.

• 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.
• Actions oriented, customer focused, good listeners, effective communicators.

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time (FT) Associates are eligible for all benefit programs;
Part-time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*).

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; dental and vision coverage included.
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources, including coaching and counseling sessions.
• Life Insurance (company-paid) and Supplemental Life Insurance options.
• Disability Insurance (short- and long-term).
• 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.
• Digital Exercise Therapy;
  Voluntary Protection Benefits;
  Legal Plan;
  Identity Protection;
  Commuter Benefits.
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets;
  Exclusive Discounts.

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time (FT) Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only);
Part-time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*)).

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 and expression, 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.

We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity enables us to live our

Purpose:

A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

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, abilities, and education, and may vary depending on location or applicable minimum wage laws. The pay range for this role is $15.19 - $19.41 Hourly.

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