Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Impactful Pet Care

Petco; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to deliver exceptional care for patients and outstanding service to clients in our veterinary hospital setting. You will assist doctors with exams, surgeries, and treatments while maintaining EMR records and a clean, safe environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of veterinary or animal care experience, strong communication, and a team-first mindset. This role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and the ability to adapt in a busy hospital, with

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in veterinary practice or animal care preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be compassionate and maintain professionalism in stressful situations.
• Telephone and computer skills required.
• Team player willing to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, escort to exam room, record vitals and EMR.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Handle medications and maintain EMR accuracy.
• Schedule appointments and provide client education; relay test results.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist with anesthesia and recovery.
• Support in-hospital treatments, injections, IV fluids, and patient care.
• Train new staff and maintain a clean hospital environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and empathetic

Team player

Telephone and computer skills

Able to work in fast-paced hospital

Job description

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to deliver exceptional care for patients and outstanding service to clients in our veterinary hospital setting. You will assist doctors with exams, surgeries, and treatments while maintaining EMR records and a clean, safe environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of veterinary or animal care experience, strong communication, and a team-first mindset. This role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and the ability to adapt in a busy hospital, with