Compassionate Veterinary Assistant | Grow with Pet Health

Banfield Pet Hospital; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness plans for pets

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring patient safety and high-quality care in a busy hospital setting.

You will educate clients about preventive care and Optimum Wellness Plans, and collaborate with team members to maintain efficient operations. Training opportunities are available to advance your career within Banfield.

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

• Help maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicate 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.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Procedure support

NAVTA knowledge

Education

NAVTA-approved program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring patient safety and high-quality care in a busy hospital setting.

You will educate clients about preventive care and Optimum Wellness Plans, and collaborate with team members to maintain efficient operations. Training opportunities are available to advance your career within Banfield.