Veterinary Assistant

A Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A.; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

VCA Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for Banfield Pet Hospital in Clive, Iowa. This role is essential for supporting veterinarians and ensuring quality veterinary care for pets. Responsibilities include providing exceptional service, assisting with procedures, and educating clients about wellness plans.

The ideal candidate should have a certificate from a NAVTA-approved program and be comfortable working around various pets. Benefits include 401(k), medical insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform required skills of veterinary assistant programs effectively.
• Action-oriented, able to listen and communicate well with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and efficient service to clients and pets.
• Assist in maintaining patient flow and hospital standards.
• Educate clients about preventive care and services provided.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Team mentorship

Effective communication

Education

Certificate from NAVTA-approved program

High school diploma

Job description

Veterinary Assistant – Banfield Pet Hospital Clive

This posting will remain open for a minimum of two weeks from the posting date.

Job 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times, ensuring clients and pets are comfortable.
• Assist in maintaining patient flow and hospital cleanliness.
• Communicate with veterinarians and veterinary technicians regarding patient care.
• Carry out or set up procedures that do not require veterinarian or tech assistance.
• Adhere to hospital standards that keep pets safe and treatment areas clean.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans and preventive care.
• Mentor other members of the hospital team.

Preferred Education / Licenses

Certificate of completion from a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 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.

Commitment

The Veterinary Assistant should be action oriented, customer focused, a good listener, and an effective communicator, and apply Banfield’s Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.

Special Working Conditions

• Requires long periods at a computer.
• Comfortable around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles etc.).
• Requires weekend support hours.
• Must perform mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability to perform duties proficiently.
• Moderately high noise level.
• Requires ambulatory skills; stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb.
• Capability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Good hand‑eye coordination, arm‑hand‑finger dexterity, visual acuity for keyboard and equipment use.
• May be exposed to pets that bite or scratch, anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.

Benefits

• 401(k) participation, paid time off, Optimum Wellness Plans for pets.
• Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance.
• Performance development plans and learning opportunities.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Other company‑provided benefits subject to eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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