Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Clinic Support

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

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support our Vetco Total Care hospital team and deliver compassionate care to patients and owners.

You will greet clients, record histories, assist doctors during exams, surgery, dentistry and anesthesia, take vital signs, collect samples, dispense meds, and keep EMR records up to date. This role emphasizes patient-first care, teamwork, clear communication, and professionalism; expect physical work with lifting up to 30 pounds and long

Qualifications

• 1-year veterinary practice experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients and record visit details.
• Assist doctors with exams, surgery, dentistry and anesthesia.
• Take vital signs, collect samples, and dispense medications.
• Maintain EMR records and schedules.
• Help prep patients and monitor during anesthesia and recovery.
• Keep hospital areas clean and ready for patients.

Skills

Greet clients & patients

Record EMR

Assist with exams

Surgery & anesthesia support

Vital signs & lab samples

Teamwork

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support our Vetco Total Care hospital team and deliver compassionate care to patients and owners.

You will greet clients, record histories, assist doctors during exams, surgery, dentistry and anesthesia, take vital signs, collect samples, dispense meds, and keep EMR records up to date. This role emphasizes patient-first care, teamwork, clear communication, and professionalism; expect physical work with lifting up to 30 pounds and long