Veterinary Assistant — Grow Professionally, Help Pets

Banfield Pet Hospital; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients, and staff while maintaining high-quality veterinary care. You will apply NAVTA-aligned skills and educate clients on preventive care to promote overall wellness.

Your role includes keeping the hospital organized, mentoring teammates, and adhering to standards that safeguard pets and staff, with development opportunities available for career growth.

Qualifications

• NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program completion or equivalent experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Helping maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs.
• Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized.
• Educating clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans and preventive care.
• Mentoring other members of the hospital team.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focused

Good Listeners

Effective Communicators

Education

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program certificate

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients, and staff while maintaining high-quality veterinary care. You will apply NAVTA-aligned skills and educate clients on preventive care to promote overall wellness.

Your role includes keeping the hospital organized, mentoring teammates, and adhering to standards that safeguard pets and staff, with development opportunities available for career growth.