Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Port St Lucie, FL, US
Base: $15.99 - $20.44 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Support veterinarians and technicians
Ensure safety of pets and clients
Maintain hospital flow
Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for their Port St Lucie, FL location. The role involves supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing quality care for pets while also educating clients about pet health

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.
  • Responsibilities include helping maintain the flow of patients, communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs, carrying out or setting up procedures, and adhering to hospital standards.
  • Banfield offers a generous benefits package including 401(k) participation, paid time off, and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets, along with medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance.

Matching Summary

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Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for their Port St Lucie, FL location. The role involves supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing quality care for pets while also educating clients about pet health.

Salary

Base: $15.99 - $20.44 Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) and Roth, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA, Paid Parental Leave, Continuing Education Allowance, Back-Up Child and Elder Care, 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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • support veterinarians and technicians
  • ensure safety of pets and clients
  • maintain hospital flow
  • educate clients on preventive care
  • adhere to hospital standards

Nice-to-have

  • action oriented
  • customer focused
  • good listener
  • effective communicator
  • positive attitude

Key Requirements

  • Certificate of completion from NAVTA-approved program
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Perform skills of NAVTA-approved programs

Work Rights

Not specified

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