Veterinary Assistant: Elevate Pet Care & Client Education

Banfield Pet Hospital; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital in Reynoldsburg, OH is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in delivering quality care for all pets. You will educate clients, maintain medical charts and assist with procedures in a safe hospital environment.

You will promote wellness plans, ensure patient comfort, and help maintain a clean, organized clinical area while adhering to NAVTA guidelines and privacy standards. Weekend and evening hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from NAVTA approved Veterinary Assistant program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to perform NAVTA approved veterinary assistant skills per practice.
• One year related experience with customer service preferred.
• Must be able to work weekends/evenings as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians to ensure quality care and safety.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans and hospital services.
• Obtain client history and maintain complete medical charts.
• Maintain safe, clean, sterile, and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
• Assist with surgery as applicable and mentor paraprofessionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Problem solving

Client service

Written/verbal communication

Mathematical ability

Computer skills

Education

NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program

High School Diploma preferred

Tools

NAVTA guidelines

Medical software

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital in Reynoldsburg, OH is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in delivering quality care for all pets. You will educate clients, maintain medical charts and assist with procedures in a safe hospital environment.

You will promote wellness plans, ensure patient comfort, and help maintain a clean, organized clinical area while adhering to NAVTA guidelines and privacy standards. Weekend and evening hours may be required.