Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Pet Care & Education

Banfield Pet Hospital; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital in Oklahoma seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring safe care for pets and clients while maintaining quality veterinary care.

The role emphasizes NAVTA-approved program background, ongoing learning opportunities, and daily duties such as maintaining patient flow, communicating with the team, and educating clients about preventive care.

Qualifications

• Certificate from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to perform NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant skills to aid workflow.

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 preventive care
• Mentoring other members of the hospital team

Skills

NAVTA program skills

Client education

Team communication

Education

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital in Oklahoma seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring safe care for pets and clients while maintaining quality veterinary care.

The role emphasizes NAVTA-approved program background, ongoing learning opportunities, and daily duties such as maintaining patient flow, communicating with the team, and educating clients about preventive care.