Veterinary Assistant - 000453

Banfield Pet Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Veterinary Assistants. This rewarding role allows you to advocate for pet health while working closely with veterinarians and technicians. You'll ensure the safety of pets and clients, educate pet owners, and maintain high standards of care. With a commitment to professional growth, this position offers various learning opportunities and benefits, including a supportive work environment and wellness programs. If you love pets and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Optimum Wellness Plans for pets

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain the flow of patients and communicate with veterinarians.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans and preventive care.
• Mentor other team members and ensure safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Veterinary Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant Program

Job description

Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital

For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there are few jobs more rewarding than that of Vet Assistant. Working closely with other pet health care professionals at Banfield, you'll have the chance to advocate for pets and educate clients on all aspects of pet health. If your goal is to advance in your career, you'll have access to a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Job Description Summary: The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients, and staff, and maintaining quality veterinary care.

Preferred Education/Licenses: Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent education, training, and experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Preferred Experience: Ability to perform all required skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs at a level that contributes to practice efficiency.

A Day in the Life of a Banfield Veterinary Assistant: The Vet Assistant provides professional, efficient, and exceptional service, ensuring clients and pets are comfortable. Responsibilities include:

1. Helping maintain the flow of patients
2. Communicating with veterinarians and vet techs
3. Carrying out or setting up procedures without veterinarian or vet tech assistance
4. Adhering to hospital standards for safety and cleanliness
5. Educating clients about Optimum Wellness Plans and preventive care
6. Mentoring other team members

Commitment Beyond Qualifications: We seek Vet Assistants who are dedicated, positive, and aligned with our Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. Ideal traits include being action-oriented, customer-focused, good listeners, effective communicators, and caring professionals.

Benefits for a Banfield Veterinary Assistant: We support your wellness and professional growth through various benefits including:

• 401(k) participation
• Paid time off
• Optimum Wellness Plans for pets
• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance (eligibility required)

Potential as Big as Your Passion: Whether you're new or experienced, we support your growth through performance development plans, learning opportunities, networking events, and community service options.

A Support Structure That Helps You Thrive: Our leadership includes support from corporate headquarters, the field, and hospital levels, all working together to impact pet healthcare positively.

Start your Banfield career as a Veterinary Assistant and make a difference in pet health care across our network of locations serving pet lovers nationwide.