Veterinary Assistant: Elevate Pet Care & Team Support

Mars Petcare; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in delivering high-quality care for pets. You will educate clients, maintain medical charts, and ensure a safe, clean hospital environment while assisting with procedures as allowed by state practice acts.

Ideal candidates have NAVTA certification or equivalent, strong English communication, and the ability to multi-task in a busy clinical setting. Weekend/evening hours may be required.

Qualifications

• NAVTA Veterinary Assistant certificate or equivalent required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must be at least 18 years old for radiography.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarian and technicians to ensure quality care.
• Communicate with staff to maintain patient flow.
• Provide professional and exceptional service.
• Educate clients about wellness plans and hospital services.
• Obtain patient history from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of treatment areas and labs.
• Assist with surgeries as applicable.
• Mentor paraprofessionals in the hospital.
• Maintain high standards of client service.

Skills

Leadership

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Listening

Personal Learning

Effective Communication

Drive for Results

Priority Setting

Multi-tasking

English Proficiency

Education

NAVTA Veterinary Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in delivering high-quality care for pets. You will educate clients, maintain medical charts, and ensure a safe, clean hospital environment while assisting with procedures as allowed by state practice acts.

Ideal candidates have NAVTA certification or equivalent, strong English communication, and the ability to multi-task in a busy clinical setting. Weekend/evening hours may be required.