Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Patient Care

Petco; Town of Riverhead (NY); Presencial; USD 48.712.000 - 78.661.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Petco in Riverhead, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care hospital patients and provide outstanding customer service to pet owners. You will assist veterinarians with exams, surgeries, dentistry, and anesthesia under supervision, and help with patient restraint, sample collection, and medication handling.

The role emphasizes accurate EMR entries, appointment scheduling, client education, and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment, with opportunities to grow

Formación

• Preferred 1 year of veterinary practice experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and patient attitude; professional demeanor.
• Telephone and computer skills required.
• Team player with willingness to learn.

Responsabilidades

• Greet clients and patients, obtain vitals, and record EMR.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Perform patient restraint and handle medications as directed.
• Schedule appointments and provide client education.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist in recovery; prepare discharge.
• Maintain hospital environment and cleanliness.

Conocimientos

Vet practice experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Compassionate care

Team player

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Herramientas

EMR software

Descripción del empleo

Petco in Riverhead, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care hospital patients and provide outstanding customer service to pet owners. You will assist veterinarians with exams, surgeries, dentistry, and anesthesia under supervision, and help with patient restraint, sample collection, and medication handling.

The role emphasizes accurate EMR entries, appointment scheduling, client education, and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment, with opportunities to grow