Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Impactful Pet Care

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional clinical and customer care in our Vetco Total Care hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will assist doctors with exams, surgeries, and treatments, greet clients, maintain accurate medical records, and help ensure a clean, organized hospital environment while delivering compassionate service to pets and their families.

Qualifications

• Preferred to have at least 1-year experience in veterinary practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; compassionate demeanor.
• Strong telephone and computer skills; able to work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients, obtain patient weights/vital signs, and record in EMR.
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications, and maintain EMR.
• Schedule appointments, provide client education, and update patient records.
• Support anesthesia and monitor patients during procedures and recovery.
• Assist in in-hospital treatments and maintain patient comfort and safety.
• Help train new staff and keep the hospital environment clean.
• Provide backup front desk support and other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Compassionate

Education

Veterinary experience

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional clinical and customer care in our Vetco Total Care hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will assist doctors with exams, surgeries, and treatments, greet clients, maintain accurate medical records, and help ensure a clean, organized hospital environment while delivering compassionate service to pets and their families.