Veterinary Assistant

Job Highlights

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Responsibilities

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize the veterinarian's and veterinary technician's productivity.
• Communicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients.
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times.
• Perform or prepare procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance.
• Complete preparatory work for other procedures.
• Ensure that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital.
• Monitor hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed in the state practice acts.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services and other issues.
• Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts.
• Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
• Assist with surgery as applicable.
• Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
• Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital.

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to perform or prepare procedures without veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance.
• Knowledge of Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services, and other issues.
• Ability to maintain proper and complete medical charts.
• Understanding of state practice acts and NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
• Ability to mentor other paraprofessionals.

About Banfield Pet Hospital

Banfield Pet Hospital is the largest privately-owned veterinary practice in the U.S., offering a wide range of veterinary services, including routine check-ups, surgeries, dental care, and diagnostics. They are known for their preventive care approach and provide comprehensive Optimum Wellness Plans tailored to specific pet needs. Banfield operates over 1,000 veterinary hospitals across the country and has partnerships with major pet retailers like PetSmart and Petco.