Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Pet Care & Client Education

Banfield Pet Hospital; Halcyon (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) and Roth match

Student debt relief program

Paid time off and holidays

Mental health resources

Life insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

HSA/FSAs

Parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for

Pets

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in delivering quality pet care and client education. You will help prepare procedures, monitor hospitalized pets, and maintain clean, organized treatment areas in a busy hospital.

You will educate clients on Optimum Wellness Plans and preventive care while ensuring safety and compliance with NAVTA guidelines. This role also involves mentoring paraprofessionals and collaborating with the team to

Qualifications

• NAVTA approved veterinary assistant program completion or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 18+ years old for radiography duties.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and technicians to ensure quality care.
• Educate clients on pet health and wellness plans.
• Prepare procedures and monitor hospitalized or surgical pets.
• Maintain medical charts and safety protocols.
• Mentor paraprofessionals in the hospital.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Fluent English

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Client service

Math skills

Computer skills

Education

NAVTA veterinary assistant program

High School Diploma

Tools

Medical software

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in delivering quality pet care and client education. You will help prepare procedures, monitor hospitalized pets, and maintain clean, organized treatment areas in a busy hospital.

You will educate clients on Optimum Wellness Plans and preventive care while ensuring safety and compliance with NAVTA guidelines. This role also involves mentoring paraprofessionals and collaborating with the team to