Part Time Veterinary Assistant Secaucus 1487

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 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. Preferred Education/Licenses: Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma or equivalent required. Preferred Experience: Must be able to perform all required skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs at a level that aids in the efficiency of the practice.

Schedule: Banfield Secaucus is open six or seven days a week including weekends. Opening shifts start as early as 7:30am. Closing shifts end as late as 6:30pm.

A typical day for 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 technicians
• 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 candidates who are dedicated to their work, have a positive attitude and use our Five Principles -- Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom as their guide.

Vet Assistants are:

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Good Listeners
• Effective Communicators

Benefits for a Part Time Banfield Veterinary Assistant

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.

• 401(k) participation
• Paid time off
• Optimum Wellness Plans for your personal pets.
• Disability insurance is offered to associates based on eligibility.
• Learning and development
• Penn Foster Technician program financial aid *after 6 months

Potential as Big as Your Passion

• Performance development plans designed to help you reach your established careers goals
• Relevant learning opportunities
• Networking events
• Ways to offer your skills to your community
• A Support Structure That Helps You Thrive

The pay range for this role is $18.40 - $23.51 Hourly. The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area, with 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.