Veterinary Assistant - 001766

CareerArc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pet healthcare provider as a Veterinary Assistant, where you'll support veterinarians and technicians in ensuring quality care for pets. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates will be customer-focused and dedicated to pet health.

Benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Wellness Plans for Pets

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to perform required skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining patient flow and communicating with the veterinarian and techs.
• Executing procedures within scope and adhering to safety standards.
• Educating clients about wellness plans and mentoring team members.

Skills

Customer Focus

Effective Communication

Action-Oriented

Education

High School Diploma

NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant Program

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - 001766 Job Listing at Banfield Pet Hospital in Houston, TX (Job ID R-205256)

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 staff, 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 efficiently, aiding in practice operations.

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 maintaining patient flow, communicating with the veterinarian and techs, executing procedures within scope, adhering to safety and cleanliness standards, educating clients about wellness plans, and mentoring team members.

Commitment Beyond Qualifications: We seek Vet Assistants dedicated to their work, positive, and guided by our Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. Traits include being action-oriented, customer-focused, a good listener, effective communicator, and caring for others.

Benefits: We support your wellness and professional growth with a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), paid time off, wellness plans for pets, medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, based on eligibility.

Professional Growth Opportunities: Whether you're starting or advancing your career, we offer development plans, learning opportunities, networking events, and community engagement options.

Support Structure: Our leadership includes support from corporate, field, and hospital levels, working together to impact pet healthcare positively.

Start your Banfield career as a Veterinary Assistant and make a difference in pet health care.