Veterinary Assistant: Pet Care & Client Education

Banfield Pet Hospital; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 2,203,000 - 2,816,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Optimum Wellness Plans for pets

Paid time off

401(k) participation

Student debt relief program for DVMs

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring pet safety and quality care. You will educate clients on preventive care and wellness plans, and mentor other team members in a busy hospital setting.

Preferred NAVTA-approved program completion or equivalent, with a high school diploma preferred. The role involves patient flow, procedures without direct vet tech backup, and maintaining clean, safe facilities.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or the equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience performing NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program tasks.

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

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring pet safety and quality care. You will educate clients on preventive care and wellness plans, and mentor other team members in a busy hospital setting.

Preferred NAVTA-approved program completion or equivalent, with a high school diploma preferred. The role involves patient flow, procedures without direct vet tech backup, and maintaining clean, safe facilities.