Veterinary Assistant

Medical Management International, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

HSA

Parental Leave

Education Allowance

Pet Wellness Plans

Discounts

Job summary

Medical Management International, Inc. in Whittier, CA is seeking a Banfield Veterinary Assistant to provide professional, efficient care while ensuring clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital.

You will apply your technical skills daily within state practice acts and NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant duties. You will help maintain patient flow, communicate with veterinarians and techs, educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, and mentor team members to support a clean,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state practice acts and NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant duties.
• Ability to comply with hospital standards for safety, cleanliness and organization.
• Action-oriented and customer-focused with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Helping maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs.
• Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized.
• Educating clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans and the importance of preventive care.
• Mentoring other members of the hospital team.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focused

Good Listeners

Effective Communicators

Positive attitude

Five Principles

NAVTA guidelines knowledge

Safety & cleanliness

Job description

Day in the Life of a Banfield Veterinary Assistant

The Vet Assistant provides professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times, making sure that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital. You will use your technical skills on a daily basis, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.

Responsibilities

• Helping maintain the flow of patients
• Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs
• Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance
• Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized
• Educating clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans and the importance of preventive care
• Mentoring other members of the hospital team

Qualifications

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Good Listeners
• Effective Communicators
• Positive attitude and dedication to work
• Use of the Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom
• Knowledge of state practice acts and NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant duties
• Ability to comply with hospital standards for safety, cleanliness and organization

Pay range: $15.00 - $18.39 hourly. Specific rate determined based on experience, skill level, education, location and applicable minimum wage laws.

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
• 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 (eligible positions)
• Backup Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources
• Fertility and Family Building Support
• Digital Exercise Therapy
• Voluntary Protection Benefits available for purchase
• Legal Plan with coverage for a wide range of needs
• Identity Protection to safeguard personal information
• Commuter Benefits
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
• Exclusive Discounts on products and services

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