PT Veterinary Assistant

About the Role

The Veterinary Assistant is a vital partner to veterinarians and veterinary technicians, dedicated to ensuring high-quality care for every pet. This role goes beyond clinical tasks; it is about advocating for animals, educating clients on comprehensive pet health, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and welcoming hospital environment. As the "extra eyes, ears, and hands" of the clinical team, you will help maximize productivity while ensuring the flow of patients remains smooth and stress-free.

You will serve as the first point of contact for many clients, providing professional and exceptional service. Your day will involve preparing for procedures, monitoring hospitalized pets, and educating owners on preventive care and Optimum Wellness Plans. By maintaining clean, sterile treatment areas and utilizing safe restraining techniques, you ensure the safety of pets, clients, and associates. You will also have the opportunity to mentor other paraprofessionals and contribute to the continuous improvement of hospital processes.

The Five Principles of Mars, Inc.

Our culture is built on five core principles that guide every interaction and decision:

• Quality: The consumer is our boss; quality is our work, and value for money is our goal.
• Responsibility: We demand total responsibility from ourselves and support the responsibility of others.
• Mutuality: A mutual benefit is a shared benefit; a shared benefit will endure.
• Efficiency: We use resources to the full, waste nothing, and do only what we can do best.
• Freedom: We need freedom to shape our future and profit to remain free.

Working Environment

This position requires a high level of adaptability and physical capability. You will work in a moderately high-noise environment and may be exposed to a variety of pets, including dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles. The role involves routine exposure to potential hazards such as bites, scratches, anesthesia, radiation, and biological hazards. The schedule often requires flexibility, including weekends and evenings, and may exceed 40 hours per week depending on client needs and hospital volume. Physical duties include standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Application Instructions

If you are a current associate, please apply through our internal career site by logging into Workday and selecting the Jobs Hub app or searching for "Browse Jobs."

Equal Opportunity Employer

Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all associates can thrive. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.