Veterinary Assistant - Growth & Pet Wellness

Banfield Pet Hospital; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) and Roth IRA match

Student debt relief for DVMs

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients, and associates, and the continuity of quality care in a busy hospital setting.

You will educate clients about preventive care and Optimum Wellness Plans, assist with procedures, maintain clean exam rooms and labs, help manage patient flow, and mentor other team members as part of Banfield’s Five Principles of quality, responsibility, mutuality,

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to perform NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program skills at a level that aids in the efficiency of the practice.

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 the areas clean
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans and preventive care
• Mentor other members of the hospital team

Skills

NAVTA-certified veterinary assistant

Client education

Communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients, and associates, and the continuity of quality care in a busy hospital setting.

You will educate clients about preventive care and Optimum Wellness Plans, assist with procedures, maintain clean exam rooms and labs, help manage patient flow, and mentor other team members as part of Banfield’s Five Principles of quality, responsibility, mutuality,