Veterinary Assistant: Pet Care Champion & Growth Path

Banfield Pet Hospital; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan (401(k)/Roth)

Paid Time Off

Dental Coverage

Pet Wellness Plans

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and staff while maintaining high-quality care. The role emphasizes compassionate service, client education, and adherence to NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.

The ideal candidate will have NAVTA-approved program completion (or equivalent) and a high school diploma, with opportunities for ongoing learning and development

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 skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs.

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

Skills

NAVTA-approved program

Education

NAVTA-approved 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 staff while maintaining high-quality care. The role emphasizes compassionate service, client education, and adherence to NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.

The ideal candidate will have NAVTA-approved program completion (or equivalent) and a high school diploma, with opportunities for ongoing learning and development