Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Grow with Pets

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Petco Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Statesboro, GA, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to deliver high-quality care and outstanding client service in a busy veterinary hospital.

You will greet clients, assist doctors with exams and procedures, manage records, and support a compassionate, collaborative team focused on pets and their people. Prior veterinary experience and strong communication are preferred; some lifting and training may be required.

Qualifications

• Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience working in veterinary practice or sufficient relatable animal care experience
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations
• Must have telephone and computer skills
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments, obtain weight and vital signs, and record the EMR
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia
• Perform patient restraint, process laboratory samples, and handle medications under the veterinarian's direction
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, relay test results, and maintain records
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist during anesthesia and recovery
• In-hospital treatments, med administration, fluids, and patient care
• Assist in training of new staff and maintain a clean hospital environment
• Provide backup front desk support as needed

Skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Statesboro, GA, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to deliver high-quality care and outstanding client service in a busy veterinary hospital.

You will greet clients, assist doctors with exams and procedures, manage records, and support a compassionate, collaborative team focused on pets and their people. Prior veterinary experience and strong communication are preferred; some lifting and training may be required.