Why you should apply for a job with Banfield Pet Hospital:
Banfield Pet Hospital is on Fairygodboss’ Best Companies for Women of 2021.
Fairygodboss members gave this company a 4.3/5 in overall job satisfaction
Fairygodboss members working at Banfield Pet Hospital rated their manager’s support a 4.6/5
- 90%
Reviewers say women are treated fairly and equally to men
- 83%
Reviewers would recommend company to other women
- 85%
Reviewers say the CEO supports gender diversity
Student debt relief with the Veterinary Student Debt Relief Pilot Program.
Discounts on products and services including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular, auto and home insurance.
Paid time off and lifelong learning resources like an annual continuing education allowance and on-site training.
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Position summary
The Pet Care Assistant works with the veterinary medical team to provide and prepare for the best medical care of pets.
Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
Prepare the treatment room for examination of the pet and all necessary medical items and supplies (e.g. vaccinations, fecal loops, slides, etc.) for the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician. Set up fecals, smears, and skin scrapings as allowed by state rules and regulations.
Serve as support to the Client Services Coordinator, Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician.
Hold or restrain pets during the examination, treatment, or inoculation.
Prepare routine in-house laboratory tests (e.g. canine heartworm, feline leukemia, FIV, and canine parvovirus)as allowed by state rules and regulations.
Monitor the comfort of hospitalized patients. Ensure the comfort of hospitalized patients by "walking", exercising, feeding, and cleaning cages and pets (when approved by the veterinarian or veterinary technician).
Bathe and dip pets when necessary to treat dermatological conditions(when advised by veterinarian or veterinary technician.
Clean the surgical suite and instruments.
Ensure cleanliness of the hospital including but not limited to housekeeping such as laundry, dishes, mopping, cage cleaning, trash collection and removal, and instrument cleaning as outlined by hospital protocols
Other job duties as assigned.
About the company
Founded in Portland, OR, in 1955, Banfield is the largest veterinary practice in the world and an innovative leader in the industry. In 2007, Banfield joined the Mars, Inc. family of businesses, and today we are 1,000 hospitals strong with over 16,000 associates working toward one goal—to give pets the highest quality veterinary care in neighborhoods across the United States ...
Why you should apply for a job with Banfield Pet Hospital:
Banfield Pet Hospital is on Fairygodboss’ Best Companies for Women of 2021.
Fairygodboss members gave this company a 4.3/5 in overall job satisfaction
Fairygodboss members working at Banfield Pet Hospital rated their manager’s support a 4.6/5
- 90%
Reviewers say women are treated fairly and equally to men
- 83%
Reviewers would recommend company to other women
- 85%
Reviewers say the CEO supports gender diversity
Student debt relief with the Veterinary Student Debt Relief Pilot Program.
Discounts on products and services including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular, auto and home insurance.
Paid time off and lifelong learning resources like an annual continuing education allowance and on-site training.