Compassionate Veterinary Assistant

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. seeks a Veterinary Assistant for its Vetco Total Care hospital in Gilbert, AZ. The role focuses on gentle patient care, accurate record-keeping, and attentive client service in a fast-paced clinic setting.

You will assist doctors during exams, surgeries, and procedures, support front desk tasks, and help maintain a clean, efficient hospital environment for pets and their families.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be compassionate and sympathetic.
• Must have telephone and computer skills.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort to exam rooms, record vital signs and EMR.
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency appointments, surgeries, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Perform patient restraint and handle medications per veterinarian directions; maintain EMR.
• Schedule appointments and provide client education; relay test results to doctor and clients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Compassionate

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Willing to learn

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. seeks a Veterinary Assistant for its Vetco Total Care hospital in Gilbert, AZ. The role focuses on gentle patient care, accurate record-keeping, and attentive client service in a fast-paced clinic setting.

You will assist doctors during exams, surgeries, and procedures, support front desk tasks, and help maintain a clean, efficient hospital environment for pets and their families.