Pet Care Assistant — Veterinary Support Specialist

Banfield Pet Hospital; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits: medical

401(k) retirement plans

Student debt relief (for full-time DVM

Paid time off and holidays

Mental health & wellbeing resources

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital in Jacksonville is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to support the veterinary team and prepare for examinations. You will help with room setup, patient handling, and basic in-house tests in a fast-paced animal hospital environment.

The role requires high attention to animal welfare, strong communication, and the ability to multitask across duties, including housekeeping and client service support. Weekend/evening hours may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old to perform radiography (x-ray).
• One year related experience required with customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the treatment room and supplies for examinations.
• Restrain pets during examination or inoculation.
• Prepare in-house lab tests per state rules.
• Monitor hospitalized patients' comfort.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and equipment.
• Support Veterinary team and client services.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Focus

Peer Relationships

Integrity & Trust

Action Oriented

Listening

Multi-task

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Client Service

Intellectual Ability

Mathematical Ability

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital in Jacksonville is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to support the veterinary team and prepare for examinations. You will help with room setup, patient handling, and basic in-house tests in a fast-paced animal hospital environment.

The role requires high attention to animal welfare, strong communication, and the ability to multitask across duties, including housekeeping and client service support. Weekend/evening hours may be required.