Compassionate Vet Assistant: Patient Care & Team Support

Petco; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care patients and provide exceptional customer care to pet owners. The role focuses on clinical duties, patient comfort, and teamwork within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, recording medical information, preparing for procedures, and maintaining clean, organized hospital operations. A positive attitude, communication skills, and willingness to learn are essential in this service-focused

Qualifications

• Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience working in veterinary practice.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
• Must have telephone and computer skills.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort them into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs and record the EMR.
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications as directed.
• Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results, and maintain patient records.
• Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures and assist in anesthesia and recovery.
• Provide in-hospital treatments including injections, IV fluids, and patient care as directed.
• Assist in training new staff and maintain a clean hospital environment.

Job description

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care patients and provide exceptional customer care to pet owners. The role focuses on clinical duties, patient comfort, and teamwork within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, recording medical information, preparing for procedures, and maintaining clean, organized hospital operations. A positive attitude, communication skills, and willingness to learn are essential in this service-focused