Pet Care Assistant: Hands-On Support for Pet Health

A Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A.; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

401(k) and Roth match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Mental Health Resources

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Banfield is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to support the veterinary team in delivering high-quality care for pets in a busy clinic. You will prepare exam rooms, assist during exams, run basic tests, and care for hospitalized animals, while upholding hospital protocols and the company values that prioritize pet wellbeing and client service.

Strong communication, organizational skills, and a positive team mindset are essential, with a high school diploma preferred and willingness to work weekends

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred and 18+ for certain duties.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Comfortable working with all types of pets and handling them as needed.
• Experience in customer service is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and extra hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and supplies for pet treatments.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams and procedures by holding or restraining pets.
• Run basic lab tests as allowed by state rules.
• Care for hospitalized pets by feeding, walking, and cleaning them and their cages.
• Bathe pets when needed for medical reasons.
• Clean surgical areas, instruments, and maintain hospital cleanliness.
• Help other team members as needed.
• Follow hospital protocols and company values.

Skills

Good communication

Customer service

Multitask

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Team player

Flexible

Stress management

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Banfield is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to support the veterinary team in delivering high-quality care for pets in a busy clinic. You will prepare exam rooms, assist during exams, run basic tests, and care for hospitalized animals, while upholding hospital protocols and the company values that prioritize pet wellbeing and client service.

Strong communication, organizational skills, and a positive team mindset are essential, with a high school diploma preferred and willingness to work weekends