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Job Description

A day in the life of a Banfield veterinary assistant: The vet assistant provides professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times, making sure that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital. You will use your technical skills on a daily basis, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties. Other responsibilities include:

• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

+ 401(k)

+ Dental insurance

+ Employee discount

+ Flexible spending account

+ Health insurance

+ Health savings account

+ Life insurance

+ Paid time off

+ Parental leave

+ Professional development assistance

+ Referral program

+ Retirement plan

+ Vision insurance

Schedule:

+ 10 hour shift

+ Day shift

+ Holidays

+ Weekend availability