Veterinary Care Assistant & Team Support

Marsveterinary; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, performing non-sterile tasks, preparing procedures, and educating clients about wellness plans and services. The role requires NAVTA guidelines and maintaining clean, safe treatment areas while ensuring patient comfort.

You will help monitor hospitalized pets, obtain histories, manage medical charts, and assist with exams and surgeries as allowed.

Qualifications

• NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program or equivalent education/training is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to perform NAVTA-approved skills and radiography requires age 18+.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and technicians to ensure quality patient care.
• Prepare procedures and monitor hospitalized pets as allowed by state acts.
• Educate clients on Wellness Plans and hospital services; obtain patient histories.

Skills

Leadership

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Listening

Peer Relationships

Personal Learning

Functional

Ensure medical quality

Effective communication

Education

NAVTA Veterinary Assistant program

High School Diploma

Tools

Medical software

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, performing non-sterile tasks, preparing procedures, and educating clients about wellness plans and services. The role requires NAVTA guidelines and maintaining clean, safe treatment areas while ensuring patient comfort.

You will help monitor hospitalized pets, obtain histories, manage medical charts, and assist with exams and surgeries as allowed.