Veterinary Assistant - Pet Health Advocate & Team Mentor

Banfield Pet Hospital; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing

Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Dis

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family

Fertility and Family Building Support

Digital Exercise Therapy

Voluntary Protection Benefits

Legal Plan

Identity Protection

Commuter Benefits

Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for

Exclusive Discounts

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring the safety of pets and clients while maintaining high-quality care. The role offers learning and development opportunities as you advance in your career.

You should have a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant certification or equivalent experience, with a high school diploma preferred. The position involves assisting with patient flow, client education, and collaboration with 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.

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

Education

Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring the safety of pets and clients while maintaining high-quality care. The role offers learning and development opportunities as you advance in your career.

You should have a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant certification or equivalent experience, with a high school diploma preferred. The position involves assisting with patient flow, client education, and collaboration with the hospital