Veterinary Assistant — Impact Pets, Grow Your Career

Banfield Pet Hospital; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 43,550,000 - 55,618,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Student Debt Relief

Paid Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA

Parental Leave

Continuing Education

Back-Up Care

Fertility Support

Digital Wellness

Legal Plan

Identity Protection

Commuter Benefits

Free Pet Wellness Plans

Exclusive Discounts

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring safety and continuity of care for pets and clients. You will use skills daily within NAVTA guidelines and contribute to a positive hospital environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient flow, collaborating with vets, and educating clients on preventive care and wellness plans, with mentorship opportunities across the team.

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.

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 to keep pets safe and areas clean.
• Educate clients about wellness plans and preventive care.
• Mentor other hospital team members.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focused

Good Listeners

Effective Communicators

Caring for Those Who Care

Education

NAVTA-certified program certificate

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring safety and continuity of care for pets and clients. You will use skills daily within NAVTA guidelines and contribute to a positive hospital environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient flow, collaborating with vets, and educating clients on preventive care and wellness plans, with mentorship opportunities across the team.