Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Banfield Pet Hospital as a Veterinary Assistant, where your love for pets can thrive. In this role, you'll support veterinarians in ensuring the safety and quality of care for pets, while having opportunities for growth and professional development. With a commitment to advocating for pet health and educating clients, you'll find a rewarding environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Optimum Wellness Plans for pets

Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance

Qualifications

• Must perform required skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs.
• Preferred education includes NAVTA certification or equivalent experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and technicians ensuring safety of pets and clients.
• Maintain flow of patients and educate clients on pet preventive care.
• Communicate effectively with the veterinary team.

Skills

Customer Focused

Effective Communication

Good Listening

Action Oriented

Education

Certificate from NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital

For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there are few jobs more rewarding than that of Vet Assistant. While working closely with other pet health care professionals at Banfield, you’ll have the chance to advocate for pets and educate clients on all aspects of pet health. In addition, if your goal is to advance in your career, you’ll have access to a variety of learning and development opportunities along the way.

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.

Preferred Education/Licenses: 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.

Preferred Experience: 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.

Description - External

A Day in the Life of a Banfield Veterinary Assistant

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 daily, within state practice acts and as outlined in 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

Commitment Beyond Qualifications

Every associate including the Vet Assistant has an important contribution to make to the veterinary team. We’re looking for Vet Assistants who are dedicated to their work, have a positive attitude, and use our Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom — as their guide. In addition, our Vet Assistants are:

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Good Listeners
• Effective Communicators

Caring for Those Who Care: Benefits for a Banfield Veterinary Assistant

When it comes to benefits, we support your personal wellness and professional development. We offer a wide range of perks and programs that help you take care of yourself and your family—including your pets.

Personal Health, Savings, and Wellness Benefits

All Vet Assistants receive a generous benefits package including 401(k), paid time off, and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets. Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance are offered to eligible associates.

Potential as Big as Your Passion

Whether you’re a new Vet Assistant, have been working for years, or are changing careers, we’ll support your professional growth with:

• Performance development plans
• Relevant learning opportunities
• Networking events
• Ways to offer your skills to your community

A Support Structure That Helps You Thrive

Our leadership structure includes support from our Corporate headquarters, the field, and hospital levels. Together, we are making a real impact on pet health care in hospitals, communities, and veterinary medicine.

Start your Banfield Career as a Veterinary Assistant

Learn more about the impact you can make as part of a Banfield hospital team and see how we support the wellness of our people and profession. View the full job description or if you’re ready to apply, do so today!

We are a drug-free, smoke-free, equal opportunity employer.

Banfield Pet Hospital values diversity and promotes a work environment where all individuals are respected. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. We comply with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination.

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $15.19 - $19.41 hourly. The specific rate depends on experience, skills, education, location, and applicable laws.