Compassionate Veterinary Assistant

Petco; Arizona; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco in the United States is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care hospital patients and their owners. You will assist veterinarians in exams, surgeries, dentistry, and anesthesia, while ensuring accurate EMR documentation and compassionate client communication.

Responsibilities include greeting clients, taking vitals, collecting samples, administering medications as directed, scheduling visits, and providing education.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year of veterinary practice or related animal care experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and professional in stressful situations.
• Telephone and computer skills; ability to learn hospital software.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, obtain weight and vitals, and record in EMR.
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, and dentistry.
• Perform patient restraint, collect samples, and dispense medications under supervision.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, and maintain patient records.
• Support anesthesia, monitor vitals, and help discharge patients.

Skills

Veterinary assistant

Communication

Telephone skills

Team player

Compassionate

Job description

Petco in the United States is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care hospital patients and their owners. You will assist veterinarians in exams, surgeries, dentistry, and anesthesia, while ensuring accurate EMR documentation and compassionate client communication.

Responsibilities include greeting clients, taking vitals, collecting samples, administering medications as directed, scheduling visits, and providing education.