Veterinary Assistant: Elevate Pet Care & Team Support

Banfield Pet Hospital; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 50,420,000 - 64,586,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Student debt relief program

Paid time off

Mental health resources

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Continuing education allowance

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, educate clients on pet health, and maintain a safe hospital environment.

You will assist with procedures, monitor hospitalized or surgical pets, and use NAVTA-aligned skills to provide quality care. Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential, with opportunities to mentor others.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA approved Veterinary Assistant program or equivalent education/experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and technicians to ensure high quality pet care.
• Educate clients about wellness plans, preventive care, and hospital services.
• Obtain patient history and maintain medical charts.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of treatment areas, rooms and labs.
• Assist with surgery as applicable.
• Mentor paraprofessionals in the hospital.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Listening

Peer Relationships

Personal Learning

Functional Skills

Effective communication

Drive for results

Priority Setting

Education

NAVTA veterinary assistant program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, educate clients on pet health, and maintain a safe hospital environment.

You will assist with procedures, monitor hospitalized or surgical pets, and use NAVTA-aligned skills to provide quality care. Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential, with opportunities to mentor others.