Veterinary Assistant -Chantilly Metrotech

Veterinary Assistant Careers At Banfield Pet Hospital

For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there are few jobs more rewarding than that of a Vet Assistant. While working closely with other pet health care professionals at Banfield, you'll have the chance to advocate for pets and educate clients on all aspects of pet health. In addition, if your goal is to advance in your career, you'll have access to a variety of learning and development opportunities along the way.

Job Description 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.

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.

Commitment Beyond Qualifications :

Every associate including the Vet Assistant has an important contribution to make to the veterinary team. We're looking for Vet Assistants who are dedicated to their work, have a positive attitude and use our Five Principles Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom as their guide. In addition, our Vet Assistants are :

Caring for Those Who Care :

Benefits for a Banfield Veterinary Assistant :

When it comes to benefits, we support your personal wellness and professional development. We offer a wide range of perks and programs that help you take care of yourself and your family including your pets. Personal Health, Savings, and Wellness Benefits :

Potential as Big as Your Passion :

A Support Structure That Helps You Thrive :

We've created a one-of-a-kind leadership structure throughout our practice that includes support from our Corporate headquarters, the field and hospital level. Together we are a team, making a real impact on pet health care in hospitals, communities and the field of veterinary medicine.

The pay range for this role is $18.40 - $23.51 Hourly.

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.

Some of our "Meow-velous" benefits :

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 (