Pet Care Assistant - Vet Team Support & Comfort

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) & Roth

Student Debt Relief

Paid Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

FSA

Parental Leave

Continuing Education

Commuter Benefits

Pet Wellness Plans

Exclusive Discounts

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital in Boca Raton, FL seeks a Pet Care Assistant to join the veterinary team. You will prepare the treatment room, assist with exams, restrain pets as needed, and set up in-house lab tests for the veterinarian and technician.

You’ll help keep hospitalized patients comfortable, bathe and clean as directed, and support daily hospital duties including instrument cleaning and housekeeping. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to hospital protocols.

Qualifications

• Assist the veterinary team and support staff during examinations and procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure all necessary medical items and supplies are ready for use.
• Set up fecals, smears, and skin scrapings as allowed by state rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Hold or restrain pets during examination, treatment, or inoculation.
• Prepare routine in-house laboratory tests (e.g. canines/felines tests) as allowed by state rules and regulations.
• Monitor the comfort of hospitalized patients and provide walking, exercise, feeding, and cage cleaning as directed.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness including instrument cleaning and general housekeeping.

Skills

Teamwork

Pet Restraint

Lab Prep

Room Prep

Animal Handling

Tools

In-house Lab Equipment

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital in Boca Raton, FL seeks a Pet Care Assistant to join the veterinary team. You will prepare the treatment room, assist with exams, restrain pets as needed, and set up in-house lab tests for the veterinarian and technician.

You’ll help keep hospitalized patients comfortable, bathe and clean as directed, and support daily hospital duties including instrument cleaning and housekeeping. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to hospital protocols.