Pet Care Assistant: Vet Clinic Support

Mars Petcare; Minnesota; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

401(k) and Roth

Student Debt Relief Program (Full-Time

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

FSA

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Backup Care & Family Support

Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to assist the veterinary team in delivering top-quality care for pets. The role focuses on preparing treatment rooms, handling gentle restraint of animals, and supporting client services.

You will also help with in-house tests and maintaining hospital cleanliness. Requirements include a high school diploma (preferred), 18+ for radiography tasks, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred; radiography work requires age 18+.
• One year of related experience is preferred.
• Fluent English in reading, writing and speaking.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as required.
• Banfield policy: drug-free, equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the treatment room and supplies for examinations and procedures.
• Restrain or hold pets during examination, treatment or inoculation.
• Prepare routine in-house lab tests as allowed by state rules.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and ensure comfort; walk, feed, and clean as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital and instruments per protocols.
• Support Client Services Coordinator and other staff as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Client service

Written and verbal skills

Computer skills

Initiative

Integrity

Flexibility

Independence

Resilience

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to assist the veterinary team in delivering top-quality care for pets. The role focuses on preparing treatment rooms, handling gentle restraint of animals, and supporting client services.

You will also help with in-house tests and maintaining hospital cleanliness. Requirements include a high school diploma (preferred), 18+ for radiography tasks, and strong English communication.