Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Hospital Care

Petco; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care patients and their owners. You will greet clients, assist veterinarians with exams, surgeries, anesthesia, and in-hospital treatments, and help maintain medical records with accuracy and compassion.

The role emphasizes teamwork, excellent communication, and the ability to handle stressful situations while ensuring pet well-being and a positive client experience in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary practice preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be compassionate and professional under stress.
• Telephone and computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort to exam room; record vital signs and update EMR.
• Assist doctors with exams, surgery, dentistry, euthanasia under supervision.
• Perform patient restraint, collect samples, dispense medications as directed and update EMR.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, relay test results and maintain records.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist with anesthesia; monitor during surgery and recovery.
• Provide in-hospital treatments and ensure patient care and comfort; ensure cleanliness of hospital.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Phone skills

Job description

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care patients and their owners. You will greet clients, assist veterinarians with exams, surgeries, anesthesia, and in-hospital treatments, and help maintain medical records with accuracy and compassion.

The role emphasizes teamwork, excellent communication, and the ability to handle stressful situations while ensuring pet well-being and a positive client experience in a busy hospital setting.