Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Grow & Learn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring safe care for pets and smooth hospital operations. You will educate clients on preventive care and wellness plans, and mentor other team members while maintaining clean, organized exam rooms and labs.

The role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and effective communication, with opportunities for learning and development through Banfield's training programs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

NAVTA VA program

Client education

Team mentoring

Education

NAVTA-approved program or equivalent

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring safe care for pets and smooth hospital operations. You will educate clients on preventive care and wellness plans, and mentor other team members while maintaining clean, organized exam rooms and labs.

The role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and effective communication, with opportunities for learning and development through Banfield's training programs.