Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets, advocates for pets, educates clients on all aspects of pet health, and ensures a safe and effective hospital environment.

The Five Principles:

• Quality
• Responsibility
• Mutuality
• Efficiency
• Freedom

Hiring Qualifications Competencies:

• Leadership
• Action Oriented
• Customer Focus
• Listening
• Peer Relationships
• Personal Learning
• Functional Skills
• Priority Setting

Capabilities and Experience:

• Ability to multi-task
• Communication skills
• Organizational ability
• Problem solving skills
• Client service skills
• Intellectual ability
• Mathematical ability
• Computer skills

Attitudes:

• Initiative
• Integrity
• Cooperativeness
• Flexibility
• Independence
• Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency

Special Working Conditions:

Experience, Education and/or Training:

The pay range for this role is $15.99 - $20.44 Hourly.

Here at Banfield, we prioritize your well-being and professional growth by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, including health, wellness, and financial support for you, your family, and even your pets.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth)
• Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Top-Tier 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
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection
• Commuter Benefits
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
• 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 (*).