Veterinary Assistant - 001953

Banfield Pet Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pet healthcare provider as a Veterinary Assistant. You'll support veterinarians, educate clients, and maintain a safe environment for pets. This role offers growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure your well-being and professional development.

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.

Responsibilities

• Helping maintain the flow of patients.
• Educating clients about Optimum Wellness Plans.
• Mentoring other hospital team members.

Skills

Customer Focus

Effective Communication

Action Orientation

Education

High School Diploma

Certificate from NAVTA-approved 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 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 to support practice efficiency.

A Day in the Life of a Banfield Veterinary Assistant: The Vet Assistant provides professional, efficient, and exceptional service, ensuring client and pet comfort. 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 hospital team members

Commitment Beyond Qualifications: We seek Vet Assistants who are dedicated, positive, and 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 through perks like a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), paid time off, wellness plans for pets, medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance (eligibility dependent).

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

A Support Structure That Helps You Thrive: Our leadership includes support from corporate, field, and hospital levels, working together to impact pet health care locally and nationally.

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