Veterinary Care Assistant — Hospital Support

Banfield Pet Hospital; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

401(k) and Roth Retirement Plans

Student Debt Relief Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Mental Health Resources

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Backup Child and Elder Care

Fertility and Family Building Support

Digital Exercise Therapy

Voluntary Protection Benefits

Legal Plan

Identity Protection

Commuter Benefits

Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in daily clinical duties. You will prepare treatment rooms, restrain and handle pets, perform basic in-house lab tasks, and help maintain hospital cleanliness and safety.

The role offers hourly compensation with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff, including health, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare examination rooms and set up vaccines and supplies.
• Capability to restrain and handle pets during examinations and procedures.
• Experience with basic in-house lab tasks and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the treatment room for examination of pets and gather needed items.
• Restrain pets during examination, treatment, or inoculation as directed.
• Prepare routine in-house lab tests (e.g., heartworm, FeLV, FIV, parvovirus) per rules.
• Monitor hospitalized patients, maintain comfort, and keep cages clean.
• Clean surgical suite and instruments; maintain hospital cleanliness.

Skills

Animal handling

Laboratory procedures

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in daily clinical duties. You will prepare treatment rooms, restrain and handle pets, perform basic in-house lab tasks, and help maintain hospital cleanliness and safety.

The role offers hourly compensation with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff, including health, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.