Veterinary Assistant - 004037

Banfield Pet Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

At Banfield Pet Hospital, the Veterinary Assistant role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact in pet health care. This position involves collaboration with veterinarians and clients to ensure quality and safety in care. The role supports professional development with multiple benefits, fostering a rewarding career for animal lovers.

Benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness plans for pets

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Completion of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to perform required skills at a practice efficiency level.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient flow and communicate with veterinarians and vet techs.
• Assist with procedures while adhering to hospital safety standards.
• Educate clients about wellness plans and mentor team members.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer-focused

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate from NAVTA-approved program

High school diploma or equivalent

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 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 quality veterinary care.

Preferred Education/Licenses: Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or an equivalent combination of 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 supports practice efficiency.

A Day in the Life of a Banfield Veterinary Assistant: Providing professional, efficient, and exceptional service, ensuring comfort for clients and pets. Responsibilities include maintaining patient flow, communicating with veterinarians and vet techs, assisting with procedures, adhering to hospital standards for safety and cleanliness, educating clients about wellness plans, and mentoring 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.

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

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

A Support Structure That Helps You Thrive: Our leadership structure includes support from corporate, field, and hospital levels, fostering a team dedicated to improving pet health care locally and nationally.

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