Veterinary Assistant - Grow Your Skills, Help Pets Thrive

Banfield Pet Hospital; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Optimum Wellness Plans for pets

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians and ensure safe, quality care for pets and clients. You will assist with daily workflow, educate clients on preventive care and Optimum Wellness Plans, and help maintain clean, safe treatment areas in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Preferred candidates will have NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant training or equivalent and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to perform all required NAVTA veterinary assistant skills

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
• Educating clients about Optimum Wellness Plans and preventive care

Education

NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians and ensure safe, quality care for pets and clients. You will assist with daily workflow, educate clients on preventive care and Optimum Wellness Plans, and help maintain clean, safe treatment areas in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Preferred candidates will have NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant training or equivalent and a high school diploma or equivalent.