Veterinary Assistant: Mentor, Care, & Wellness Plans

A Caring Doctor, P.C.; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

HSA/FSA options

Parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Back-up child and elder care resources

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our hospital team in Washington. You will support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring patient safety and maintaining high standards of care in a busy clinical setting.

You will use veterinary assisting skills daily, work within NAVTA guidelines, and educate clients about preventive care through Optimum Wellness Plans. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program knowledge or equivalent.
• 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 Optimum Wellness Plans and preventive care.
• Mentoring other hospital team members.

Skills

NAVTA program knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication with clients

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 join our hospital team in Washington. You will support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring patient safety and maintaining high standards of care in a busy clinical setting.

You will use veterinary assisting skills daily, work within NAVTA guidelines, and educate clients about preventive care through Optimum Wellness Plans. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential for success.