Veterinary Assistant - Windcrest

Banfield Pet Hospital; Windcrest (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Banfield Pet Hospital as a Veterinary Assistant, a vital member of the veterinary team. You will provide exceptional pet care, support veterinarians, and communicate effectively with clients. We offer robust professional development opportunities and a positive environment focused on quality care and teamwork.

Benefits

Personal Health, Savings, and Wellness Benefits

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets

Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Should be able to perform all required skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs.
• Experience that aids the efficiency of the practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicate with the veterinarian and vet techs.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focused

Good Listeners

Effective Communicators

Education

Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital

For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there are few jobs more rewarding than that of Vet Assistant. While working closely with other pet health care professionals at Banfield, you'll have the chance to advocate for pets and educate clients on all aspects of pet health. In addition, if your goal is to advance in your career, you'll have access to a variety of learning and development opportunities along the way.

Job Description Summary: The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients, and other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care.

Preferred Education/Licenses: 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. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Preferred Experience: 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.

A Day in the Life of a Banfield Veterinary Assistant: The Vet Assistant provides professional, efficient, and exceptional service at all times, ensuring clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital. Responsibilities include:

1. Helping maintain the flow of patients
2. Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs
3. Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance
4. Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs clean and organized
5. Educating clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans and the importance of preventive care
6. Mentoring other members of the hospital team

Commitment Beyond Qualifications: Every associate, including the Vet Assistant, has an important contribution to make to the veterinary team. We are looking for Vet Assistants who are dedicated, have a positive attitude, and use our Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom — as their guide. In addition, our Vet Assistants are:

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Good Listeners
• Effective Communicators

Benefits for a Banfield Veterinary Assistant: We support your personal wellness and professional development with a wide range of perks and programs, including:

• Personal Health, Savings, and Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) participation
• Paid time off
• Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets
• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance (eligibility dependent)

Potential as Big as Your Passion: Whether you're a new Vet Assistant, have been working for years, or are changing careers, we support your growth through:

• Performance development plans
• Relevant learning opportunities
• Networking events
• Opportunities to serve your community

A Support Structure That Helps You Thrive: Our leadership structure includes support from our Corporate headquarters, the field, and hospital levels. We are a team making a real impact on pet healthcare in hospitals, communities, and veterinary medicine.

Start your Banfield career as a Veterinary Assistant and learn more about the impact you can make with us.

We’re more than just a hospital. We’re an entire network of locations serving pet lovers across the country, guided by dedicated teams inside our headquarters.