Vet Support Assistant: Pet Care & Treatment Prep

Banfield Pet Hospital; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Student debt relief program

Paid time off

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospitals in Minnesota seeks a Pet Care Assistant to support the veterinary medical team and ensure high-quality care for pets. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist with lab tests, restrain animals when needed, and help with routine duties to keep the hospital running smoothly.

The role requires strong communication, customer service skills, and a willingness to work weekends/evenings as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old to perform duties involving radiography.
• One year related experience preferred with customer service.

Responsibilities

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Prepare the treatment room for examination of pets and all necessary medical items and supplies.
• Set up fecals, smears, and skin scrapings as allowed by state rules and regulations.
• Serve as support to the Client Services Coordinator, Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician.
• Hold or restrain pets during examination, treatment, or inoculation.
• Prepare routine in-house laboratory tests as allowed by state rules and regulations.
• Monitor the comfort of hospitalized patients; walk, feed, and clean cages and pets.
• Bathe and dip pets when necessary to treat dermatological conditions under veterinary guidance.
• Clean the surgical suite and instruments; maintain hospital cleanliness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer Focus

Peer Relationships

Integrity & Trust

Action Oriented

Communication Skills

Client Service Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospitals in Minnesota seeks a Pet Care Assistant to support the veterinary medical team and ensure high-quality care for pets. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist with lab tests, restrain animals when needed, and help with routine duties to keep the hospital running smoothly.

The role requires strong communication, customer service skills, and a willingness to work weekends/evenings as needed.