Veterinary Assistant: Pet Care Advocate & Team Support

Mars Petcare; Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Allowance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Education and Wellness

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring pet safety and continuous high-quality care. You will interact with clients and help maintain clinic flow, applying NAVTA-aligned duties daily.

Preferred candidates hold a NAVTA-approved certificate and a high school diploma; strong communication, teamwork, and customer-focused attitude are essential. Banfield offers development opportunities to grow within the hospital.

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 NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs 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 areas clean and organized.
• Educating clients about preventive care and Optimum Wellness Plans and mentoring other team members.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Mentoring teammates

Education clients

Education

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring pet safety and continuous high-quality care. You will interact with clients and help maintain clinic flow, applying NAVTA-aligned duties daily.

Preferred candidates hold a NAVTA-approved certificate and a high school diploma; strong communication, teamwork, and customer-focused attitude are essential. Banfield offers development opportunities to grow within the hospital.