Veterinary Assistant

A Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A.; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 20,925 - 26,739; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources

Continuing Education Allowance for Eligible Positions

Job summary

A Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A. in Provo, UT is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in delivering exceptional care for pets. This role involves assisting in procedures, maintaining a safe hospital environment, and educating clients about pet health.

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership, effective communication skills, and a commitment to pet care. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, retirement plans, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with all veterinary staff.
• Ability to maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Capable of mentoring and training other staff when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and techs in providing quality pet care.
• Communicate effectively with staff to maintain patient flow.
• Educate clients on pet health and wellness.

Skills

Leadership

Action oriented

Customer focus

Listening

Peer relationships

Personal learning

Functional – ensuring medical quality

Effective communication

Drive for results

Functional skills in priority setting

Job description

Job Summary

Veterinary Assistant – Supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering quality veterinary care to all pets, advocating for pets, educating clients on pet health, and ensuring a safe and effective hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the extra eyes, ears, and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and maximize productivity.
• Communicate with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients.
• Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service at all times, including performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinary 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.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Leadership
• Action oriented
• Customer focus
• Listening
• Peer relationships
• Personal learning
• Functional – ensuring medical quality
• Effective communication
• Drive for results
• Functional skills in priority setting

Pay Range

Hourly: $15.19 - $19.41 per hour. The specific rate is determined based on experience, skill level, education, and location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match
• Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources, including free coaching and counseling sessions
• Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave for birth and adoption
• Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions)
• Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources
• Fertility and Family Building Support
• Digital Exercise Therapy Program
• Voluntary Protection Benefits
• Legal Plan with affordable coverage
• Identity Protection
• Commuter Benefits
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
• Exclusive Discounts on products and services
• Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time (FT) Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); Part-time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*).

About Banfield

Banfield is a community of caring people marked by a diversity of thought, background, and approach. Together, we’re bonded by a commitment to a better world for pets and create an inclusive environment where associates can be themselves.