Veterinary Assistant: Pet Wellness & Client Education Pro

Banfield Pet Hospital; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring safe and high-quality care for pets and educating clients on preventive health. The role emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and adherence to NAVTA guidelines within a busy hospital setting.

Benefits include a comprehensive rewards package and ongoing opportunities for growth as you contribute to pet health across our Banfield hospital team.

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 at a level that aids in the efficiency of the practice.

Responsibilities

• The Vet Assistant provides professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times, making sure that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital.
• You will use your technical skills on a daily basis, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
• 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
• Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – as their guide
• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Good Listeners
• Effective Communicators
• When it comes to benefits, we support your personal wellness and professional development.

Education

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 safe and high-quality care for pets and educating clients on preventive health. The role emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and adherence to NAVTA guidelines within a busy hospital setting.

Benefits include a comprehensive rewards package and ongoing opportunities for growth as you contribute to pet health across our Banfield hospital team.