Veterinary Assistant – Banfield Pet Hospital
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 associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care.
Responsibilities
- Help maintain the flow of patients
- Communicate with the veterinarian and vet techs
- Carry out or set up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance
- Adhere to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and keep treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized
- Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans and the importance of preventive care
- Mentor other members of the hospital team
Preferred Education/Licenses
- Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- 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
Desired Attributes
- Action Oriented
- Customer Focused
- Good Listeners
- Effective Communicators
- Caring for Those Who Care
Benefits
- 401(k) participation with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Optimum Wellness Plans for pets (free for associates)
- Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
- Comprehensive health, wellness and financial support including retirement plans, HSAs, FSAs
- Paid parental leave for birth and adoption
- Continuing education allowance for eligible positions
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Legal plan and identity protection
- Commuter benefits
- Exclusive discounts and offers on products and services
- Mentoring and professional development opportunities
- Support structure through corporate headquarters and field teams
Salary
The pay range for this role is $15.00 - $18.39 per hour. The specific rate is determined based on the candidate’s experience, skill level, and education, and may vary depending on location or applicable minimum wage laws.