Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Elevate Pet Care

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care hospital patients and provide exceptional client service. The role focuses on clinical tasks, records management, and teamwork within a busy veterinary setting.

You will greet clients, assist doctors with exams and procedures, restrain and prepare patients for surgery, and help with medications and postoperative care. Strong communication and compassion are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and sympathetic disposition.
• Team player with willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, take weight and vital signs, and document in EMR.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, surgeries, dentistry, and anesthesia.
• Restrain patients as needed and handle medications under supervision.
• Schedule appointments and educate clients; maintain client/patient records.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia and assist in recovery and discharge.
• Perform in-hospital treatments and assist with fluid therapy; ensure patient comfort.

Skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate

Team player

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Tools

Telephone

Computer

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care hospital patients and provide exceptional client service. The role focuses on clinical tasks, records management, and teamwork within a busy veterinary setting.

You will greet clients, assist doctors with exams and procedures, restrain and prepare patients for surgery, and help with medications and postoperative care. Strong communication and compassion are essential for success.