Compassionate Veterinary Assistant

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide high-quality medical care and exceptional client service at our Greeley and Fort Collins Vetco Total Care hospitals.

You will support doctors, assist with surgeries, manage records, and help maintain a compassionate, efficient hospital environment. The role emphasizes teamwork, empathy, and strong communication as you support pets and their owners through routine and urgent care scenarios.

Qualifications

• Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience working in veterinary practice or sufficient relatable animal care experience
• 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 appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision
• Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications
• Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results to doctor and clients, maintain records
• Prepare patients for surgical/dental procedures and assist in anesthesia
• Perform in-hospital treatments including medications and IV fluids
• Train new staff and share knowledge as required
• Keep hospital environment neat and clean

Skills

Vet practice experience

Communication skills

Team player

Compassionate

Education

1 year veterinary experience preferred

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide high-quality medical care and exceptional client service at our Greeley and Fort Collins Vetco Total Care hospitals.

You will support doctors, assist with surgeries, manage records, and help maintain a compassionate, efficient hospital environment. The role emphasizes teamwork, empathy, and strong communication as you support pets and their owners through routine and urgent care scenarios.