Vet Assistant: Pet Care Advocate & Team Support

MARS Veterinary; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Optimum Wellness Plans for pets

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring patient safety and high-quality care in a busy hospital setting.

You’ll use NAVTA-aligned skills, educate clients on preventive care, and contribute to a collaborative team. We offer learning opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and a strong commitment to pets and their families.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to perform all required skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs at a level that aids in the efficiency of the practice.

Responsibilities

• The Vet Assistant provides professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times, making sure that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital.
• You will use your technical skills on a daily basis, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
• Other responsibilities include:
• • Helping maintain the flow of patients
• • Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs
• • Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance
• • Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized
• • Educating clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans and the importance of preventive care
• • Mentoring other members of the hospital team

Education

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring patient safety and high-quality care in a busy hospital setting.

You’ll use NAVTA-aligned skills, educate clients on preventive care, and contribute to a collaborative team. We offer learning opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and a strong commitment to pets and their families.