Compassionate Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care

Petco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco in Houston, TX is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support our Vetco Total Care hospital with compassionate medical care and exceptional client service. You will work under veterinarians and technicians to assist exams, surgeries, dentistry, and routine care, while maintaining accurate EMRs and delivering a welcoming experience for clients and their pets.

This role emphasizes teamwork, empathy, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities for growth and hands-on learning in a

Qualifications

• Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience working in veterinary practice or sufficient relatable animal care experience
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations
• Must have telephone and computer skills
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort them into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs and record the electronic medical record.
• Assist doctors with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision from the veterinarian credentialed veterinary technician, HOM and HLOD.
• Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian and help maintain the electronic medical record.
• Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results to doctor and clients, and maintain and update client/patient records.
• Help prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures and assist doctor and/or veterinary technician in anesthetizing patients and monitor during anesthesia.
• Under supervision, perform in-hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oral medications and IV fluids; care for patients.
• Assist in training of new staff and disseminate knowledge as required.
• Keep hospital environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning and maintenance as scheduled.

Job description

Petco in Houston, TX is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support our Vetco Total Care hospital with compassionate medical care and exceptional client service. You will work under veterinarians and technicians to assist exams, surgeries, dentistry, and routine care, while maintaining accurate EMRs and delivering a welcoming experience for clients and their pets.

This role emphasizes teamwork, empathy, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities for growth and hands-on learning in a