Veterinary Assistant - 000196

VCA Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Veterinary Assistant, where your role is crucial in ensuring the safety and comfort of pets and clients. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with veterinarians and technicians, providing essential support and care. You will engage with clients, educate them on wellness plans, and help maintain a clean and organized environment. The company values your growth and offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off. If you're passionate about animal care and looking for a supportive team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Optimum Wellness Plans for pets

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Must perform skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs efficiently.
• Dedicated to work with a positive attitude and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs in providing quality care.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and exam rooms.
• Educate clients about wellness plans and preventive care.

Skills

Veterinary Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Certificate from NAVTA-approved program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - 000196

Veterinary Assistant - 000196

Apply locations: Banfield Corpus Christi TX-000196 | 000196

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job requisition id: CNV00000R2J

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Job Description Summary

The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care.

Preferred Education/Licenses

1. Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
2. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Experience

Must be able to perform all required skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs at a level that aids in the efficiency of the practice.

A 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. Other responsibilities include:

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

Commitment Beyond Qualifications

Every associate including the Vet Assistant has an important contribution to make to the veterinary team. We 're looking for Vet Assistants who are dedicated to their work, have a positive attitude and use our Five Principles -- Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom as their guide. In addition, our Vet Assistants are:

1. Action Oriented
2. Customer Focused
3. Good Listeners
4. Effective Communicators

Caring for Those Who Care: Benefits for a Banfield Veterinary Assistant

When it comes to benefits, we support your personal wellness and professional development. We offer a wide range of perks and programs that help you take care of yourself and your family—including your pets.

Personal Health, Savings, and Wellness Benefits

Every team member needs to be appreciated. All Vet Assistants receive a generous benefits package including 401(k) participation, paid time off and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets. In addition, medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance is offered to associates based on eligibility.

Potential as Big as Your Passion

Whether you 're a new Vet Assistant, have been working for years or are changing careers, we 'll support your professional growth with:

1. Performance development plans designed to help you reach your established career goals
2. Relevant learning opportunities
3. Networking events
4. Ways to offer your skills to your community

A Support Structure That Helps You Thrive

We 've created a one-of-a-kind leadership structure throughout our practice that includes support from our Corporate headquarters, the field and hospital level. Together we are a team, making a real impact on pet health care in hospitals, communities and the field of veterinary medicine.

Start your Banfield Career as a Veterinary Assistant

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About Us

About Us

Banfield is a community of caring people marked by a diversity of thought, background and approach. Together, we’re bonded by a commitment to our purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Our pledge is to create an inclusive environment where associates can be themselves, so that we can find value in our differences. And we know that’s best achieved by upholding the health and well-being of our associates.