Job Description

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield aspires to be a practice where, as a team, we make a positive impact on pet health care in hospitals, communities, and the field of veterinary medicine. And we believe hiring people with diverse perspectives, ideas, and cultures permits us to deliver the highest quality of preventive care.

Responsibilities:

• Supports and assists the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients, and other Associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care.
• 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

Requirements:

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required
• 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 beyond qualifications

Being a Veterinary Assistant requires much more than AVMA-certified credentials. It means bringing your talents, skills, dedication, and a desire for developing alongside your peers. But, most importantly, it means showing up each day with a passion for pets and working with others who believe preventive care is the key to helping pets achieve long and healthy lives. As we do with all our associates, we look to our Veterinary Assistant to adopt our Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. And, while your on-paper qualifications are of course important, we actively seek out Veterinary Assistants who thrive on delivering outstanding client and pet experiences.

Your well-being matters.

We know that your real passion for pet well-being is why you chose this profession. At Banfield, we believe it is just as important to support the well-being of those who devote their lives to this cause. Through our extensive network and support structure, Banfield offers a wide array of benefits and programs, empowering you to focus on yourself and your family, as you care for pets and clients As a Banfield vet tech, we want you to take full advantage of work and play through:

• Competitive salary with paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
• Company matching 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid parental leave
• 100% practice paid short and long-term disability – includes maternity leave
• Optimum Wellness Plans (OWPs) for up to three pets
• A variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular, and so much more

Potential as Big as Your Passion

Whether you are a newly certified or experienced vet tech, a job at Banfield opens the door to exploring the next best move in your career. We are committed to helping you grow as a vet tech by providing:

• Performance Development Plans (PDP) are designed to help you define and achieve your career goals
• Annual CE allowance
• Practice-paid continuing education opportunities along with the opportunity to attend partner conferences
• Free membership to NAVTA, practice-paid subscriptions to VetFolio, and VetGirl. Fear-free certification discount.
• Ability to grow into leadership roles at the field and practice level

Support that helps you thrive

We’ve created a structure that includes leadership and support at the hospital level, in the field, and at our headquarters, all with one goal in mind: helping you deliver quality care for all pets.

Commitment to community wellness

Through volunteering efforts, and our programs designed to benefit local shelters and rescues, we strengthen the pet-human connections in our communities. Discover how we support the well-being of our people and profession through the Mars Volunteer Program (MVP).

So, what are you waiting for? Make your move and apply today !

Banfield Pet Hospital® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. 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, or protected veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Banfield Pet Hospital follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.

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