Pet Care Assistant: Vet Team Support & Pet Wellness

Banfield Pet Hospital; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

401(k) and Roth Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospitals is hiring a Pet Care Assistant to join the veterinary medical team and help prepare for the best medical care of pets. The role involves upholding the Five Principles, preparing treatment rooms, handling lab tests, restraining animals, and supporting veterinary staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining client service quality, ensuring animal comfort, and keeping the hospital clean and compliant with state rules. Weekend/evening hours may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old to perform duties involving radiography and exposure to radioactive substances.
• 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 for the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician.
• Set up fecals, smears, and skin scrapings as allowed by state rules and regulations.
• 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; walk, exercise, feed, and clean cages as approved by staff.
• Bathe and dip pets when necessary for dermatological conditions.
• Clean the surgical suite and instruments.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness per protocols and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Focus

Peer Relationships

Integrity & Trust

Action Oriented

Preventative care and OWPs

Communication Skills

Client Service Skills

Priority Setting

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospitals is hiring a Pet Care Assistant to join the veterinary medical team and help prepare for the best medical care of pets. The role involves upholding the Five Principles, preparing treatment rooms, handling lab tests, restraining animals, and supporting veterinary staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining client service quality, ensuring animal comfort, and keeping the hospital clean and compliant with state rules. Weekend/evening hours may be required.