Vet Assistant: Pet Care Champion & Growth

Banfield Pet Hospital; Wonder Lake (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Optimum Wellness Plans for pets

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring the safety and comfort of pets and clients while helping maintain high-quality care in a busy hospital.

You will perform tasks within NAVTA guidelines, assist with patient flow, educate clients about preventive care, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on pet health. This role offers growth opportunities and a stable support structure.

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

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring the safety and comfort of pets and clients while helping maintain high-quality care in a busy hospital.

You will perform tasks within NAVTA guidelines, assist with patient flow, educate clients about preventive care, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on pet health. This role offers growth opportunities and a stable support structure.