The Pet Care Assistant works with the veterinary medical team to provide and prepare for the best medical care of pets. Must be able to stay on task and follow checklists to ensure cleanliness of the hospital at all times. This includes, but is not limited to: laundry, dishes, mopping, cage cleaning, trash collection and removal and instrument cleaning as outlined by hospital protocols.
Requirements
- Ability to multi-task – Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.
- Communication skills – Reads, writes and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary.
- Correctly spells commonly used English words and job specific terms.
- Demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Organizational ability – Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments.
- Problem solving skills – Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
- Client service skills – Consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative service.
- Intellectual ability – Accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram format.
- Mathematical ability – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to compute rate, ratio and percent ability to convert units of measurement.
- Computer skills – Comfortably and confidently uses a computer.
- Initiative – Shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems.
- Integrity – Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Banfield Pet Hospitals.
- Cooperativeness – Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information with others.
- Flexibility – Is open to changing situations and opportunities and is willing to perform all tasks assigned.
- Independence – Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without supervision.
- Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency – Maintains a positive “can do” outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth)
- Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources
- Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions)
- Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources
- Fertility and Family Building Support
- Digital Exercise Therapy
- Voluntary Protection Benefits
- Legal Plan
- Identity Protection
- Commuter Benefits
- Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
- Exclusive Discounts
