Lead Vet Hospital Assistant & Shift Supervisor

Banfield-Pet-Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospitals in Paramus, NJ seeks a Shift Lead to supervise paraprofessional staff while performing veterinary assistant duties across shifts. You will help ensure patient care quality, client service excellence, and efficient hospital operations.

The role blends leadership with hands-on paraprofessional work to keep the hospital productive and compliant. The Shift Lead collaborates with the Practice Manager, upholds the Five Principles, and mentors staff to improve service and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or veterinary technician certification/licensure preferred, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Two years experience (healthcare, veterinary profession, service-type industry) required, with six months experience at Banfield preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Medical background (veterinary technician, human healthcare, pharmaceutical, etc.) with medical terminology training required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support paraprofessional staff to ensure high-quality patient care and client service.
• Assist in performing duties of a CSC or veterinary assistant/technician, including general clinical tasks.
• Coordinate workflow to maximize productivity and hospital profitability.
• Assist Practice Manager in scheduling and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or veterinary technician certification/licensure preferred

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospitals in Paramus, NJ seeks a Shift Lead to supervise paraprofessional staff while performing veterinary assistant duties across shifts. You will help ensure patient care quality, client service excellence, and efficient hospital operations.

The role blends leadership with hands-on paraprofessional work to keep the hospital productive and compliant. The Shift Lead collaborates with the Practice Manager, upholds the Five Principles, and mentors staff to improve service and