Veterinary Assistant: Grow Your Veterinary Career

Banfield Pet Hospital; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Retirement Plans (401(k) & Roth)

Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief (for

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is looking for compassionate Veterinary Assistants to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring safe care for pets and education for clients. You will assist in daily hospital operations, maintain patient flow, and uphold high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Preferred NAVTA-approved training or equivalent, with a high school diploma or better. You’ll grow professionally through ongoing development opportunities and participate in a collaborative hospital team

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to perform all required NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program skills at a level that aids in the efficiency of the practice.

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 Optimum Wellness Plans and the importance of preventive care
• Mentoring other members of the hospital team

Skills

Educating clients

Effective communicators

Good listeners

Team collaboration

Client education

Education

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is looking for compassionate Veterinary Assistants to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring safe care for pets and education for clients. You will assist in daily hospital operations, maintain patient flow, and uphold high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Preferred NAVTA-approved training or equivalent, with a high school diploma or better. You’ll grow professionally through ongoing development opportunities and participate in a collaborative hospital team