Pet Care Assistant: Vet Team Support & Pet Comfort

Banfield Pet Hospital; Metuchen (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plans

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospitals seeks a Pet Care Assistant to support the veterinary team in delivering top-quality care for pets. You will prepare exam rooms, restrain animals when needed, and assist with routine in-house laboratory tests under state rules.

The role emphasizes teamwork, client service, and maintaining a clean, organized hospital environment. The position involves walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional evening/weekend hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old to perform duties involving radiography.
• One year related experience required with customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Prepare the treatment room for examination of pets and all necessary medical item and supplies.
• Serve as support to the Client Services Coordinator, Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician.
• Hold or restrain pets during examination, treatment, or inoculation.
• Prepare routine in-house laboratory tests as allowed by state rules and regulations.
• Monitor the comfort of hospitalized patients and care for them.
• Bathe and dip pets when necessary and clean the surgical suite and instruments.
• Ensure cleanliness of the hospital including housekeeping tasks.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Focus

Peer Relationships

Integrity & Trust

Action Oriented

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Problem solving

Client service skills

Intellectual ability

Mathematical ability

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospitals seeks a Pet Care Assistant to support the veterinary team in delivering top-quality care for pets. You will prepare exam rooms, restrain animals when needed, and assist with routine in-house laboratory tests under state rules.

The role emphasizes teamwork, client service, and maintaining a clean, organized hospital environment. The position involves walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional evening/weekend hours.