Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading company in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in providing exceptional pet care. Responsibilities include assisting in procedures, educating clients, and ensuring a safe environment for pets and clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and technical proficiency within state practice acts.

Qualifications

• Ability to educate clients about pet health needs.
• Experience with safe restraining techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarian and technicians to ensure quality pet care.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and educate clients about services.
• Maintain clean and organized treatment areas.

Skills

Communication

Technical Skills

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
2. Act as the extra eyes, ears, and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize their productivity. Communicate effectively with the veterinarian, veterinary technicians, and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients.
3. 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 by state practice acts.
4. Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services, and other relevant issues.
5. Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain accurate and complete medical charts.
6. 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.
7. Assist with surgical procedures as applicable.
8. Utilize technical skills to the fullest extent within state practice acts and as outlined in NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties. Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital.
9. Perform other job duties as assigned.