Veterinary Assistant -Millhopper

Overview

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Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital 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.

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.

Preferred Experience: 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.

• 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

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

When it comes to benefits, we support your personal wellness and professional development. We offer a wide range of perks and programs that help you take care of yourself and your family—including your pets.

• Personal health, savings, and wellness benefits including 401(k) participation and paid time off
• Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance based on eligibility
• Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Digital Exercise Therapy access
• Life insurance (company-paid) and disability coverage
• Voluntary and Legal protection benefits, commuter benefits
• Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets
• Exclusive discounts and other benefits

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time associates are eligible for all benefit programs; part-time eligible for those benefits with an asterisk.

We are a drug-free, smoke-free, equal opportunity employer. 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 laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.

The pay range for this role is $15.00 - $18.39 per hour. The pay range reflects a general hiring range; specific rate depends on experience, skill level, education, location, and applicable minimum wage laws.

View the full job description or apply today. We encourage you to explore how Banfield supports the wellness of our people and profession.