Compassionate Veterinary Assistant – Make a Real Impact

Petco; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Vetco Total Care hospital team in Bastrop, Texas. You will provide excellent medical care and customer service to clients and their pets, supporting doctors, veterinary technicians, and the front desk.

You will assist with exams, surgeries, anesthesia, patient care, and daily hospital operations, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and compassionate client interactions. Prior veterinary experience and strong communication are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Preferred to have at least 1 year of experience in veterinary practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Compassionate and professional demeanor
• Team player willing to learn and adapt

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients and escort to exam room; record weight and vitals in EMR
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia
• Perform patient restraint, collect samples, dispense medications; maintain EMR
• Schedule appointments and provide client education; relay results to doctor
• Prepare patients for surgery/dentistry; monitor anesthesia and recovery
• Administer injections and IV fluids; keep patients clean, fed, and comfortable
• Assist in training new staff and maintain hospital cleanliness
• Provide backup front desk support as needed

Skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate

Team player

Telephone skills

Job description

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Vetco Total Care hospital team in Bastrop, Texas. You will provide excellent medical care and customer service to clients and their pets, supporting doctors, veterinary technicians, and the front desk.

You will assist with exams, surgeries, anesthesia, patient care, and daily hospital operations, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and compassionate client interactions. Prior veterinary experience and strong communication are highly valued.