Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

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.

Preferred Education/Licenses

• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Description

In addition to performing daily tasks such as helping maintain the flow of patients, communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs, carrying out or setting up procedures, adhering to hospital standards, and educating clients, the Vet Assistant also mentors other members of the hospital team.

Commitment Beyond Qualifications

We are 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, and Caring for Those Who Care.

Benefits

• Personal Health, Savings, and Wellness Benefits: All Vet Assistants receive a generous benefits package including 401(k) participation, paid time off, and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets.
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance: Medical, vision, and dental insurance is offered to associates based on eligibility.
• Performance Development Plans: Performance development plans designed to help you reach your established career goals.
• Learning Opportunities: Relevant learning opportunities, networking events, and ways to offer your skills to your community.
• Labor Relations: A support structure that helps you thrive, including support from our Corporate headquarters, the field, and hospital level.

Additionally, Banfield offers:

• Student Debt Relief Program: For Full-Time DVMs.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays:
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources:
• Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance:
• Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability:
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):
• Health Savings Account (HSA):
• Paid Parental Leave:
• Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions):
• Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources:
• Fertility and Family Building Support:
• Digital Exercise Therapy:
• Voluntary Protection Benefits:
• Identity Protection:
• Commuter Benefits:
• Exclusive Discounts:

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time (FT) Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); Part-time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*).