Compassionate Vet Assistant: Patient Care & Support

Petco; Brentwood (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Brentwood is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care hospital services. You will greet clients, assist veterinarians, handle patient care, and maintain accurate medical records.

This on-site role requires compassion, teamwork, and the ability to manage routine and urgent tasks with professionalism. Ideal candidates will have veterinary experience or animal care background, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year of experience in veterinary practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work well in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and escort patients to exam rooms, take weight and vital signs, and record in EMR.
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Perform patient restraint and handle medications under veterinarian guidance.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, and maintain client/patient records.
• Assist in anesthesia during procedures and monitor patients in recovery.
• Provide front desk support and help keep the hospital clean and organized.

Skills

Customer service

Vital signs

Medical records

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Lab equipment

Phone systems

Job description

Petco Brentwood is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care hospital services. You will greet clients, assist veterinarians, handle patient care, and maintain accurate medical records.

This on-site role requires compassion, teamwork, and the ability to manage routine and urgent tasks with professionalism. Ideal candidates will have veterinary experience or animal care background, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn.