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.

A Day in the Life of a Banfield Veterinary Assistant

The Vet Assistant provides professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times, making sure that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital. You will use your technical skills on a daily basis, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties. Other responsibilities include:

• Helping maintain the flow of patients

• Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs

• Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance

• Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized

• Educating clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans® and the importance of preventive care

• 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’re looking for Vet Assistants who are dedicated to their work, 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

  Whether you’re a new Vet Assistant, have been working for years or are changing careers, we’ll support your professional growth with performance development plans designed to help you reach your established careers goals; relevant learning opportunities; networking events. We also provide the following benefits:

• 401(k) participation

• Paid time off

• Medical

• Vision

• Dental

• Life and disability insurance is offered to associates based on eligibility.

  Preferred Education/Licenses: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

  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.

  Preferred Experience : 2- 3 years of experience in veterinary field

  WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

  Banfield Pet Hospital® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.