Vet Assistant: Caring Support & Growth Benefits

Banfield Pet Hospital; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Student Debt Relief

Paid Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Continuing Education Allowance

Pet Discounts

Job summary

The Veterinary Assistant at Banfield Pet Hospital supports veterinarians and technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets. They advocate for pets, educate clients on health and hospital services, and help maintain a safe hospital environment.

The role includes assisting with procedures, preparing for surgeries as permissible by state acts, maintaining medical charts, and mentoring paraprofessionals. A strong focus on client communication and teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize the veterinarian’s and veterinary technician’s productivity.
• Communicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients.
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services and other issues.
• Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts.
• Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
• Assist with surgery as applicable.
• Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
• Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Job description

The Veterinary Assistant at Banfield Pet Hospital supports veterinarians and technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets. They advocate for pets, educate clients on health and hospital services, and help maintain a safe hospital environment.

The role includes assisting with procedures, preparing for surgeries as permissible by state acts, maintaining medical charts, and mentoring paraprofessionals. A strong focus on client communication and teamwork is essential.