Pet Care Assistant – Vet Team Support & Client Care

Banfield Pet Hospital; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Student debt relief program

Paid time off

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospitals is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to support the veterinary team in delivering compassionate care. You will prepare examination rooms, assist with in-house tests, and help educate clients on preventive care and wellness plans.

The role requires handling and restraining animals as needed and maintaining a clean, efficient hospital environment. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask across multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to bring order to complex workflows.
• Proven problem solving skills with practical solutions.
• Consistent, attentive client service and proactive communication.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and direct others as needed.
• Basic math and measurement conversion skills.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with standard software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and medical supplies for examinations.
• Explain preventive care and wellness plans to clients.
• Restrain pets during examinations and treatments when needed.
• Prepare in-house lab tests following state rules.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and maintain comfort and cleanliness.
• Assist with grooming and dermatology-related tasks as directed.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and equipment sterility.
• Support other staff as needed.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Client service

Analytical thinking

Math skills

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Outlook

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospitals is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to support the veterinary team in delivering compassionate care. You will prepare examination rooms, assist with in-house tests, and help educate clients on preventive care and wellness plans.

The role requires handling and restraining animals as needed and maintaining a clean, efficient hospital environment. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.