Veterinary Assistant - 000648 - Full-time
•30 days ago
Verified Pay | $15.19 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time |
Location | Murfreesboro, TN Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
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divdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs./p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pVeterinary 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 preferred.
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.
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:
Action Oriented
Customer Focused
Good Listeners
Effective Communicators
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
Every team member needs to be appreciated. All Vet Assistants receive a generous benefits package including 401(k) participation, paid time off and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets. In addition, medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance is offered to associates based on eligibility.
Potential as Big as Your Passion
Whether you 're a new Vet Assistant, have been working for years or are changing careers, we 'll support your professional growth with:
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
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.
Start your Banfield Career as a Veterinary Assistant
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You can purchase coverage to help support you financially during hospital stays, critical illness, and accidents.*/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/div/divdivdivullipbspanLegal Plan:/span/bspanspan Gain extra peace of mind with our affordable and accessible legal plan which includes coverage for a wide range of legal needs.*/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipbspanIdentity Protection:/span/bspanspan Identity Protection helps safeguard your personal information by alerting you to suspicious activity and providing support if your information is stolen.*/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipbspanCommuter Benefits:/span/bspanspan Say goodbye to commuting stress with our commuter benefits, making your daily journey more convenient and cost-effective.*/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipbspanThree Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets:/span/bspanspan We care about your furry friends too! Enjoy three free wellness plans to ensure your pets receive the best preventive and general care.*/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivullipbspanExclusive Discounts:/span/bspanspan Unlock a world of savings with our wide variety of exclusive discounts on products and services, making life more affordable and enjoyable./spanspan*/span/spanspan /span/p/li/ul/divdivpspan /span/p/divdivpispanBenefits 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 (*). /span/ispan /span/p/div/div
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Full-time Jobs Part-time Jobs Gig Jobs Posting ID: 1144507581 Posted: 2025-07-30 Job Title: Veterinary Assistant