Veterinary Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Continuing Education allowance

Voluntary protection benefits

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital in Utah seeks a proactive veterinary support professional to assist veterinarians and technicians in delivering high-quality care for all pets. You will educate clients, ensure safe hospital operations, and help maximize clinic productivity while following state practice acts.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and a commitment to client service, with opportunities to assist in surgeries and ongoing pet health programs.

Qualifications

• Leadership and action-oriented mindset.
• Strong customer focus and listening skills.
• Peer relationships and personal learning mindset.
• Functional skills in prioritization and medical quality assurance.
• Effective communication and drive toward results.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets.
• Advocate for pets, educate clients on all aspects of pet health, and ensure a safe and effective hospital environment.
• Act as extra eyes, ears, and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to maximize productivity.
• Communicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and other associates to maintain patient flow.
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service, including performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance.
• Prepare for surgical procedures as allowed under state practice acts, and monitor hospitalized or surgical pets as permitted.
• 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 safety of pets, clients and associates using safe restraining techniques, following protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
• Assist with surgery as applicable and utilize technical skills within state practice acts and NAVTA guidelines.
• Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Communication

Prioritization

Learning mindset

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets.
• Advocate for pets, educate clients on all aspects of pet health, and ensure a safe and effective hospital environment.
• Act as extra eyes, ears, and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to maximize productivity.
• Communicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and other associates to maintain patient flow.
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service, including performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance.
• Prepare for surgical procedures as allowed under state practice acts, and monitor hospitalized or surgical pets as permitted.
• 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 safety of pets, clients and associates using safe restraining techniques, following protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
• Assist with surgery as applicable and utilize technical skills within state practice acts and NAVTA guidelines.
• Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Leadership and action-oriented mindset.
• Strong customer focus and listening skills.
• Peer relationships and personal learning mindset.
• Functional skills in prioritization and medical quality assurance.
• Effective communication and drive toward results.

Pay Range

Hourly: $15.19 – $19.41 (rate determined by experience, skill level, education and location).

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with company match
• Student Debt Relief Program for Full-Time DVMs
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources (free coaching and counseling)
• Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) and Supplemental Life Insurance options
• 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)
• Backup Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources
• Fertility and Family Building Support
• Digital Exercise Therapy program
• Voluntary Protection Benefits (purchase coverage)
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection services
• Commuter Benefits
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
• Exclusive Discounts on products and services

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status: Full-time associates are eligible for all programs; Part-time associates are eligible for those benefits marked with an asterisk.

Banfield is a community of caring people, dedicated to a better world for pets. We create an inclusive environment that values diversity and supports the health and well-being of our associates.