Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Grow with a Caring Team

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Vetco Total Care team. You will provide high-quality medical care to patients and exceptional customer service to their owners in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians with procedures, preparing patients for surgery, handling medications, and maintaining accurate electronic medical records while ensuring a compassionate client experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of veterinary practice or animal care experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, professional demeanor under stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, obtain weight and vital signs, and record in EMR.
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency care, surgery, and dentals.
• Perform patient restraint, collect samples, dispense medications as directed.
• Schedule appointments and educate clients; maintain patient records.

Skills

Veterinary assisting

Client communication

EMR documentation

Animal care

Vital signs

Tools

EMR software

Laboratory basics

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Vetco Total Care team. You will provide high-quality medical care to patients and exceptional customer service to their owners in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians with procedures, preparing patients for surgery, handling medications, and maintaining accurate electronic medical records while ensuring a compassionate client experience.