Veterinary Assistant - 001685

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

Job summary

An established industry player in pet healthcare is looking for dedicated Veterinary Assistants who are passionate about animal care. In this rewarding role, you will support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring the safety and well-being of pets while providing exceptional service to clients. With opportunities for professional growth and development, you will be part of a supportive team that values quality and mutual respect. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their owners, all while enjoying a range of benefits that support your wellness and career advancement.

Benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Wellness Plans for Pets

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Completion of a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient flow and communicate with veterinarians.
• Educate clients about wellness plans and preventive care.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the hospital.

Skills

Customer Focus

Effective Communication

Action Orientation

Listening Skills

Education

Certificate from NAVTA-approved program

High School Diploma

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 healthcare 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 various 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 associates, and maintaining the quality of 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 to aid in practice efficiency.

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

1. Helping maintain the flow of patients
2. Communicating with veterinarians and vet techs
3. Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require 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 dedicated to their work, with a positive attitude, guided by our Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. Ideal traits include action orientation, customer focus, good listening, effective communication, and caring attitude.

Benefits for a Banfield Veterinary Assistant: We support your wellness and professional growth with benefits such as 401(k), paid time off, wellness plans for pets, health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, based on eligibility.

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

A Support Structure That Helps You Thrive: Our leadership structure includes support from corporate, field, and hospital levels, all working together to improve pet healthcare across communities.

Start your Banfield career as a Veterinary Assistant and make a meaningful impact in pet healthcare.