Veterinary Assistant - 004201

Banfield Pet Hospital; San Buenaventura (Ventura) (CA); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous benefits package

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

A veterinary care provider in Ventura is seeking a Veterinary Assistant. In this role, you will support veterinarians in delivering high-quality care, maintain safe environments, and educate clients about pet wellness. The ideal candidate will have a certificate from a NAVTA-approved program and a commitment to client-focused service. This position offers a generous benefits package including healthcare and 401(k) plan.

Qualifikationen

• Must be able to perform skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs.
• Support veterinarians and ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Educate clients about preventive care.

Aufgaben

• Provide exceptional service to clients and pets.
• Help maintain patient flow and communicate effectively.
• Carry out procedures that require no veterinarian assistance.

Kenntnisse

Customer Focused

Effective Communicators

Action Oriented

Ausbildung

Certificate from NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Veterinary Assistant - 004201

Join Banfield Pet Hospital as a Veterinary Assistant. In this role you support veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring safe, high-quality care for pets, clients, and staff.

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 other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care.

Preferred Education & Licenses

Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent education, training, and experience that provides 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service to clients and pets.
• Use technical skills in line with state practice acts and NAVTA guidelines.
• Help maintain patient flow and 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 ensuring pets and treatment areas remain safe and clean.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans® and preventive care.
• Mentor other members of the hospital team.

Commitment Beyond Qualifications

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Good Listeners
• Effective Communicators
• Embrace the Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.

Benefits for a Banfield Veterinary Assistant

• Generous benefits package including 401(k) participation, paid time off and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets.
• Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance based on eligibility.
• Personal health and wellness benefits.

Professional Growth

We support your professional development with performance development plans, relevant learning opportunities, networking events, and community engagement initiatives.

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