Compassionate Veterinary Assistant: Care & Client Support

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Vancouver WA seeks an enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care hospital patients and clients. You will help with exams, procedures, med administration, and client education while maintaining EMR records and a compassionate, professional demeanor.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year veterinary experience, strong communication skills, and are team players capable of learning new techniques in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience in veterinary practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and professional demeanor.
• Must have telephone and computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, obtain weight and vital signs, and record EMR.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Perform patient restraint, collect labs, and dispense medications under veterinary direction.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, relay test results, and update records.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist in anesthesia and monitoring.
• Monitor anesthesia and recovery, prepare for discharge or transfer to overnight care.
• Provide in-hospital treatments, administer medications, and maintain patient care.
• Assist in training new staff and share knowledge as required.
• Keep hospital clean and organized and follow maintenance schedule.
• Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed.

Skills

Client communication

Team player

Telephone skills

Computer skills

EMR literacy

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Petco Vancouver WA seeks an enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care hospital patients and clients. You will help with exams, procedures, med administration, and client education while maintaining EMR records and a compassionate, professional demeanor.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year veterinary experience, strong communication skills, and are team players capable of learning new techniques in a fast-paced hospital setting.