Veterinary Assistant

Job 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.

Key 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

• 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.
• 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.

Commitment and Values

We are looking for Vet Assistants who are dedicated, 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, and effective communicators.

Benefits

• 401(k) participation.
• Paid time off.
• Optimum Wellness Plans for pets.
• Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance (where eligible).
• Performance development plans.
• Relevant learning opportunities.
• Networking events.
• Voluntary protection benefits.
• Legal plan.
• Identity protection.
• Commuter benefits.
• Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets.
• Exclusive discounts.

Pay Range

Hourly: $15.00 - $18.39.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a drug‑free, smoke‑free, equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability status. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every Banfield location.