Veterinary Care Assistant – Clinic Support

A Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,522,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Continuing Education Allowance

Family support benefits

Job summary

Banfield is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to join our veterinary team in Manchester, NH. You will collaborate with veterinarians, technicians and client services staff to prepare treatment rooms, handle routine in-house lab tests, restrain pets during procedures, and ensure the comfort and cleanliness of hospitalized animals.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to state regulations, and teamwork to deliver high-quality veterinary services and patient support.

Responsibilities

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Prepare the treatment room for examination of pets and all necessary medical items and supplies (e.g. vaccinations, fecal loops, slides, etc.) for the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician.
• Set up fecals, smears, and skin scrapings as allowed by state rules and regulations.
• Assist the Client Services Coordinator, Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician.
• Hold or restrain pets during examination, treatment, or inoculation.
• Prepare routine in-house laboratory tests (e.g. canine heartworm, feline leukemia, FIV, and canine parvovirus) as allowed by state rules and regulations.
• Monitor the comfort of hospitalized pets and ensure their well-being through walking, exercise, feeding, and cage cleaning as approved by the team.
• Clean the surgical suite and instruments and maintain hospital cleanliness according to protocols.

Job description

Banfield is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to join our veterinary team in Manchester, NH. You will collaborate with veterinarians, technicians and client services staff to prepare treatment rooms, handle routine in-house lab tests, restrain pets during procedures, and ensure the comfort and cleanliness of hospitalized animals.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to state regulations, and teamwork to deliver high-quality veterinary services and patient support.