Compassionate Veterinary Assistant: Hands-on Care

Petco; Exeter Township (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco in Exeter, PA seeks a Veterinary Assistant to deliver compassionate patient care and outstanding client service. The role supports veterinarians during exams, surgeries, and procedures, records data in EMR, and helps maintain a clean, functional hospital environment.

The ideal candidate has experience in veterinary settings, strong communication skills, and a teamwork mindset to ensure high-quality care and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and maintain professionalism in emotional situations.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, obtain weight and vital signs, and document the EMR.
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Perform patient restraint, collect laboratory samples, and dispense medications under veterinarian direction.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Team player

Customer service

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Petco in Exeter, PA seeks a Veterinary Assistant to deliver compassionate patient care and outstanding client service. The role supports veterinarians during exams, surgeries, and procedures, records data in EMR, and helps maintain a clean, functional hospital environment.

The ideal candidate has experience in veterinary settings, strong communication skills, and a teamwork mindset to ensure high-quality care and customer satisfaction.