Vet Assistant: Patient Care, Client Education & Support

Banfield Pet Hospital; Stanford Heights (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; 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

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Parental Leave

Continuing Education

Back-Up Care

Family Support

Fertility Support

Digital Exercise Therapy

Voluntary Protection

Legal Plan

Identity Protection

Commuter Benefits

Pet Wellness Plans

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians and educate clients on pet health. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care, maintaining medical charts, and ensuring a safe hospital environment.

Responsibilities include client communication, assisting in surgery as applicable, and following NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant duties, with weekend/evening hours likely required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years old to perform duties.
• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Medical background with veterinary terminology training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care.
• 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 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical terminology knowledge

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians and educate clients on pet health. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care, maintaining medical charts, and ensuring a safe hospital environment.

Responsibilities include client communication, assisting in surgery as applicable, and following NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant duties, with weekend/evening hours likely required.