Veterinary Assistant - 005256

Banfield Pet Hospital; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Banfield Pet Hospital as a Veterinary Assistant and engage in a rewarding career helping pets and their owners. Work closely with experienced professionals, providing essential care and education while benefiting from numerous growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance

Optimum Wellness Plans for pets

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform required skills of NAVTA-approved programs.
• Dedication to work and a positive attitude essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs, ensuring quality care.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients.
• Educate clients on pet health and preventive care.

Skills

Customer Focused

Effective Communicator

Good Listener

Action Oriented

Education

Certificate from NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant 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. While 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. In addition, if your goal is to advance in your career, you'll have access to a variety of learning and development opportunities along the way.

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 the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the 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.

A Day in the Life of a Banfield Veterinary Assistant: The Vet Assistant provides professional, efficient, and exceptional service at all times, making sure that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital. You will use your technical skills daily, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties. Other responsibilities include:

• Helping maintain the flow of patients
• Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs
• Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance
• Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs clean and organized
• Educating clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans and the importance of preventive care
• Mentoring other members of the hospital team

Commitment Beyond Qualifications: Every associate, including the Vet Assistant, has an important contribution to make to the veterinary team. We're looking for Vet Assistants who are dedicated to their work, have a positive attitude, and use our Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom — as their guide. In addition, our Vet Assistants are:

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Good Listeners
• Effective Communicators

Benefits for a Banfield Veterinary Assistant: When it comes to benefits, we support your personal wellness and professional development. We offer a wide range of perks and programs that help you take care of yourself and your family—including your pets. Personal Health, Savings, and Wellness Benefits:

• All Vet Assistants receive a generous benefits package including 401(k) participation, paid time off, and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets.
• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance are offered based on eligibility.

Potential as Big as Your Passion: Whether you're a new Vet Assistant, have been working for years, or are changing careers, we support your professional growth with:

• Performance development plans
• Relevant learning opportunities
• Networking events
• Ways to serve your community

A Support Structure That Helps You Thrive: We've created a leadership structure that includes support from our Corporate headquarters, the field, and hospital level. Together, we are a team making a real impact on pet health care in hospitals, communities, and veterinary medicine.

Start your Banfield career as a Veterinary Assistant and learn more about the impact you can make as part of our team.

We’re more than just a hospital. We’re an entire network of locations, serving pet lovers around the country — guided by dedicated teams inside our headquarters.