Non-Credentialed Veterinary Technician Full Time

Marsveterinary; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,027 - 28,158; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets

Job summary

Marsveterinary in West Palm Beach, Florida is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional care for pets and support veterinarians. This role involves assisting with procedures, maintaining sterile environments, and educating clients about pet health.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a dedication to quality care. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and additional wellness programs, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to support veterinarians in providing quality veterinary care.
• Willingness to educate clients on pet health and wellness.
• Ability to maintain comprehensive medical records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns.
• Assist in maintaining clean, sterile treatment areas.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focused

Good Listeners

Effective Communicators

Job description

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A Day in the Life of a Banfield Veterinary Assistant

The Vet Assistant provides professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times, making sure that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital. You will use your technical skills on a daily basis, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Optimum Wellness Plans options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems, including Banfield's database, PetWare, designed to obtain data for population research.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
• 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.

Commitment Beyond Qualifications

Every associate including the Vet Assistant has an important contribution to make to the veterinary team. We’re looking for Vet Assistants who are dedicated to their work, have a positive attitude and use our Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – as their guide. In addition, our Vet Assistants are:

Qualities

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Good Listeners
• Effective Communicators

Benefits for a Banfield Veterinary Assistant

When it comes to benefits, we support your personal wellness and professional development. We offer a wide range of perks and programs that help you take care of yourself and your family—including your pets.

Personal Health, Savings, and Wellness Benefits

Every team member needs to be appreciated. All Vet Assistants receive a generous benefits package including 401(k) participation, paid time off and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets. In addition, medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance is offered to associates based on eligibility.

Potential as Big as Your Passion

Whether you’re a new Vet Assistant, have been working for years or are changing careers, we’ll support your professional growth with:

• Performance development plans designed to help you reach your established careers goals
• Relevant learning opportunities
• Networking events
• Ways to offer your skills to your community

A Support Structure That Helps You Thrive

We’ve created a one-of-a-kind leadership structure throughout our practice that includes support from our Corporate headquarters, the field and hospital level. Together we are a team, making a real impact on pet health care in hospitals, communities and the field of veterinary medicine.

Start your Banfield Career as a Veterinary Assistant

Learn more about the impact you can make as part of a Banfield hospital team and see how we support the wellness of our people and profession.

View the full job description or if you’re ready to make your move, apply today!

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.

Pay

The pay range for this role is

$15.99 - $20.44 Hourly

The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area , with the specific rate determined based on the candidate’s experience, skill level, and education, and may vary depending on location or applicable minimum wage laws.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth)
• Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources
• Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions)
• Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources
• Fertility and Family Building Support
• Digital Exercise Therapy
• Voluntary Protection Benefits
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection
• Commuter Benefits
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
• Exclusive Discounts

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time (FT) Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); Part-time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*).