Clinic Pet Care Specialist: Compassionate Support

Banfield Pet Hospital; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans (401k & Roth)

Student Debt Relief for FT DVMs

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Mental Health Resources

Life Insurance (company-paid)

Disability Insurance (short & long)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Back-Up Care & Family Support

Fertility and Family Building Support

Digital Exercise Therapy

Voluntary Protection Benefits

Legal Plan

Identity Protection

Commuter Benefits

Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for 

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospitals is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to support the veterinary team in providing high-quality medical care for pets in a welcoming environment. You will prepare rooms, assist with examinations, educate clients on preventive care, and maintain hospital cleanliness.

The role emphasizes teamwork, multi-tasking, strong English communication, and compassionate care for animals and clients alike. Competitive hourly pay is offered with a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple tasks without loss of accuracy.
• Fluent English communication, including strong written and verbal skills.
• Organizational discipline with the ability to create order from chaos.
• Problem solving and practical, solution-oriented thinking.
• Customer service focus with attentive and courteous behavior.
• Able to follow directions precisely and work with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office suite and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment room and supplies for examinations and procedures.
• Set up fecals, smears, and skin scrapings as allowed by state rules.
• Explain preventive care and wellness plans to clients.
• Support Client Services Coordinator as needed.
• Restrain pets during examinations or procedures.
• Prepare routine in-house lab tests as allowed by state rules.
• Ensure hospitalized pets are comfortable and well cared for.
• Bathed and treated pets as directed by veterinary staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of hospital and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Organizational

Problem solving

Client service

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospitals is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to support the veterinary team in providing high-quality medical care for pets in a welcoming environment. You will prepare rooms, assist with examinations, educate clients on preventive care, and maintain hospital cleanliness.

The role emphasizes teamwork, multi-tasking, strong English communication, and compassionate care for animals and clients alike. Competitive hourly pay is offered with a generous benefits package.