Veterinary Assistant - 000583

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent combination of education, training and experience providing required knowledge, skills and abilities
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 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

Skills

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Good Listener
• Effective Communicator
• Dedicated to work with a positive attitude
• Guided by Banfield’s Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom

Benefits

• 401(k) participation with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Optimum Wellness Plans for pets (three free)
• Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance (based on eligibility)
• Generous retirement plans (401(k) and Roth)
• Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs)
• Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources (free coaching and counseling)
• Associate Life Insurance (company