Compassionate Veterinary Assistant: Frontline Pet Care

Petco Company; Greeley (CO); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Greeley, CO is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide high-quality medical care to our Vetco Total Care patients and exceptional customer service to their owners.

The role supports doctors with exams, surgeries, and routine care, including anesthesia monitoring and EMR updates. Strong communication, compassion, and teamwork are essential for this busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred at least 1-year previous experience working in veterinary practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and able to maintain professionalism in stressful situations.
• 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 them to an exam room, record vital signs and update EMR.
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency appointments, surgeries, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Perform patient restraint, collect samples, handle and dispense medications per veterinarian instructions.
• Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results, and maintain client/patient records.
• Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures and assist in anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Carry out in-hospital treatments, monitor patients, and maintain clean and safe hospital environment.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Communication skills

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Team player

Compassionate

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Greeley, CO is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide high-quality medical care to our Vetco Total Care patients and exceptional customer service to their owners.

The role supports doctors with exams, surgeries, and routine care, including anesthesia monitoring and EMR updates. Strong communication, compassion, and teamwork are essential for this busy hospital environment.