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 :

Leadership

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Listening

Peer Relationships

Personal Learning

Drive for Results

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 :

Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time

Ability to be confident around pets

Client needs and work volume may often require more than 40 hours per week

Special hours including working weekends and evenings

Noise level in the work environment is moderately high

Requires sufficient ambulatory skills

Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate up to 50 pounds

Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity

Associate is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication / controlled substances

Experience, Education and / or Training :

Certificate of completion from a NAVTA approved Veterinary Assistant program, or the equivalent combination

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Must be able to perform all required skills of NAVTA approved veterinary assistant programs

Must be at least 18 years old to perform duties involving radiography (x-ray) and exposure to radioactive substances

One year related experience required with customer service preferred

The pay range for this role is $17.60 - $22.49 Hourly. The specific rate determined based on the candidate's experience, skill level, and education, and may vary depending on location or applicable minimum wage laws.

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)

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 (

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