Veterinary Assistant & Surgical Support

A Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A.

Seabrook Plantation (SC)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 25,000

Full time

8 days ago

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Vision Insurance

401(k) and Roth retirement plans

Student Debt Relief Program (Full-Time

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Mental Health Resources

Life Insurance (company-paid)

Disability coverage

FSA

HSA

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Backup Child/Elder Care

Fertility and Family Building Support

Commuter Benefits

Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for

Exclusive Discounts

Job summary

Banfield is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, advocate for pets, and educate clients on health and hospital services. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy of medical charts, and helping nurses with procedures while maintaining compassionate client interactions.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a leading pet-health organization.

Responsibilities

Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize the veterinarian's and veterinary technician’s productivity.
Communicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients.
Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed in the state practice acts.
Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services and other issues.
Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts.
Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
Assist with surgery as applicable.
Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital.
Other job duties as assigned.