Veterinary Assistant

A Caring Doctor (Texas), P.C.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,925 - 26,739; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance

Continuing education allowance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

VCA Inc. is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant at Banfield Pet Hospital in Austin, Texas, to support veterinarians and ensure the safety of pets. Responsibilities include managing patient flow, client education, and procedural support.

Qualified candidates will have a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant certification or equivalent experience. Compensation ranges from $15.19 to $19.41 per hour, with additional benefits like 401(k) and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all required skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs.
• Education and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicate with the veterinarian and vet techs.
• Set up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Keep treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized.
• Educate clients about preventive care.
• Mentor other members of the hospital team.

Skills

Communication

Patient flow management

Client education

Procedural support

Mentorship

Education

Certificate of completion from NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Assistant – Banfield Pet Hospital

We’re looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and associates while maintaining high standards of care. The role includes patient flow, client education, procedural support, and mentorship.

Job Description Summary

The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care.

Education & Licenses

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Must be able to perform all required skills of NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant programs at a level that aids the efficiency of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicate with the veterinarian and vet techs.
• Carry out or set up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Adhere to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and keep treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans and the importance of preventive care.
• Mentor other members of the hospital team.

Commitment and Values

Vet Assistants are Action Oriented, Customer Focused, Good Listeners, and Effective Communicators. They work in alignment with the Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.

Compensation

Pay range: $15.19 – $19.41 per hour (location and experience based). Additional benefits include 401(k), paid time off, Optimum Wellness Plans for pets, medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance (subject to eligibility).

Benefits

• Personal health, savings and wellness benefits, including 401(k) participation, paid time off, and Optimum Wellness Plans for pets.
• Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance (based on eligibility).
• Performance development plans.
• Relevant learning opportunities.
• Networking events.
• Community service opportunities.
• Paid parental leave.
• Continuing education allowance (for eligible positions).

Equal Opportunity Employer

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.