Vet Assistant: Care, Education & Team Impact

Banfield Pet Hospital; Alabama; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Health insurance

Optimum Wellness Plans for pets

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/Long-Term disability

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our hospital team. You will support veterinarians and technicians, ensure patient safety, and help deliver consistent quality veterinary care.

Preferred NAVTA-approved program or an equivalent education, with a high school diploma preferred. You’ll educate clients about preventive care and Optimum Wellness Plans while mentoring teammates in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program completion or equivalent education.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must perform NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant skills at a competent level.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicate with the veterinarian and vet techs.
• Carry out or set up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Adhere to hospital standards to keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized.
• Educate clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans and the importance of preventive care.
• Mentor other members of the hospital team.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focused

Good Listeners

Effective Communicators

Education

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our hospital team. You will support veterinarians and technicians, ensure patient safety, and help deliver consistent quality veterinary care.

Preferred NAVTA-approved program or an equivalent education, with a high school diploma preferred. You’ll educate clients about preventive care and Optimum Wellness Plans while mentoring teammates in a fast-paced setting.