Veterinary Assistant: Grow, Educate & Care for Pets

A Caring Doctor (New Jersey), P.C.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

401(k) and Roth retirement plans

Student Debt Relief Program for Full‑T

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Discounts on Optimum Wellness Plans

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant. You will support veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients, and staff, and help maintain the quality of veterinary care.

Preferred NAVTA-approved program, high school diploma preferred, and you will educate clients about wellness plans while mentoring other team members and participating in ongoing learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent education and experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to perform NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program skills to aid efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicate with the veterinarian and vet techs.
• Carry out or set up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Adhere to hospital standards that keep pets safe and areas clean.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans and preventive care.
• Mentor other members of the hospital team.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focused

Good Listeners

Effective Communicators

Caring for Those Who Care

Education

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program certificate

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant. You will support veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients, and staff, and help maintain the quality of veterinary care.

Preferred NAVTA-approved program, high school diploma preferred, and you will educate clients about wellness plans while mentoring other team members and participating in ongoing learning opportunities.