Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet care is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as veterinary assistants. In this role, you will support veterinarians and technicians in delivering exceptional pet care while ensuring a comfortable environment for both pets and clients. Your responsibilities will include assisting in surgeries, educating clients on wellness plans, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment dedicated to the health and well-being of pets. If you are committed to providing quality care and have a love for animals, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist veterinarians and technicians in providing pet care.
• Strong communication skills to educate clients about pet health.

Responsibilities

• Act as support for veterinarians and technicians to ensure quality pet care.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and assist with surgical procedures as needed.

Skills

Pet Care

Client Communication

Surgical Assistance

Technical Skills in Veterinary Practices

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Job description

Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.

Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize the veterinarian's and veterinary technician’s productivity. Communicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients.

Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed in the state practice acts.

Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, 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.

Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital.

Other job duties as assigned.