Qualifications

• Customer Focused
• Good Listeners
• Effective Communicators
• Veterinary Assistant Experience

Benefits

• Pay Range: $23.50 - $26
• 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
• Caring for Those Who Care: Benefits for a Banfield Veterinary Assistant
• 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
• Every team member needs to be appreciated
• All Vet Assistants receive a generous benefits package including 401(k) participation, paid time off and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets
• In addition, medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance is offered to associates based on eligibility
• Performance development plans designed to help you reach your established careers goals

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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