Veterinary Assistant - 004201
Join Banfield Pet Hospital as a Veterinary Assistant. In this role you support veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring safe, high-quality care for pets, clients, and staff.
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.
Preferred Education & Licenses
Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent education, training, and experience that provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Preferred Experience
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.
Responsibilities:
Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service to clients and pets.
Use technical skills in line with state practice acts and NAVTA guidelines.
Help maintain patient flow and 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 ensuring pets and treatment areas remain safe and clean.
Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans® and preventive care.
Mentor other members of the hospital team.
Commitment Beyond Qualifications
Action Oriented
Customer Focused
Good Listeners
Effective Communicators
Embrace the Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.
Benefits for a Banfield Veterinary Assistant
Generous benefits package including 401(k) participation, paid time off and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets.
Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance based on eligibility.
Personal health and wellness benefits.
Professional Growth
We support your professional development with performance development plans, relevant learning opportunities, networking events, and community engagement initiatives.
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