Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider located in Dallas, Texas is seeking a dedicated individual to support veterinarians and ensure excellent pet care. Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, educating clients about pet health, and maintaining safety standards in the hospital. Ideal candidates are skilled in veterinary care techniques and comfortable working in a fast-paced, caring environment. Join a team committed to high-quality service and animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with veterinarians and clients.
• Skilled in safe restraining techniques for pets.
• Experience in veterinary care and assisting during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians in the flow of patient care.
• Provide comfort and monitoring for surgical pets.
• Educate clients on wellness plans and pet care.

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.