Compassionate Veterinary Assistant

Mars Petcare; Lake Park (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement

Paid Time Off

Student Debt Relief

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in delivering quality care for all pets. You will educate clients on pet health, assist with procedures, and monitor hospitalized pets while maintaining a clean hospital environment.

Qualifications includeNAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent, High School Diploma or higher, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years old to perform radiography.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians to ensure quality care.
• Educate clients about pet health and Optimum Wellness Plans.
• Prepare/preform procedures that do not require veterinarian assistance; monitor hospitalized or surgical pets.
• Maintain clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs; proper medical charts.
• Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication

Organizational

Problem solving

Client service

Intellectual ability

Education

NAVTA Veterinary Assistant program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical software

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in delivering quality care for all pets. You will educate clients on pet health, assist with procedures, and monitor hospitalized pets while maintaining a clean hospital environment.

Qualifications includeNAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent, High School Diploma or higher, and fluency in English.