Compassionate Veterinary Assistant: Grow Your Pet-Care Career

Banfield Pet Hospital; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

CE allowance

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring safe care for pets and clients. You will work closely with team members to maintain smooth patient flow and uphold hospital standards.

Preferred education includes NAVTA-approved program completion or equivalent, plus a high school diploma or equivalent. The role offers growth opportunities within Banfield’s learning and development framework.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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 program

Education

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring safe care for pets and clients. You will work closely with team members to maintain smooth patient flow and uphold hospital standards.

Preferred education includes NAVTA-approved program completion or equivalent, plus a high school diploma or equivalent. The role offers growth opportunities within Banfield’s learning and development framework.