Compassionate Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care & Client Support

Petco; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

PTO

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Vetco Total Care hospital team in the United States. You will deliver compassionate patient care to our animal patients and outstanding service to their owners.

You will assist doctors with exams, surgeries, dentistry, and anesthesia, document visits, manage patient records, and support a cohesive, efficient hospital environment. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are part of Petco Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a patient-care team.
• Compassionate and empathetic patient care.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments, obtain weight and vital signs, and record the EMR.
• Assist veterinarians with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Perform patient restraint, collect laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications, and maintain the EMR.
• Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results, and update records.
• Help prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures and monitor anesthesia during procedures and recovery.
• Provide in-hospital treatments including injectable and oral meds, IV fluids, and basic nursing care.
• Assist in training new staff and share knowledge as required.
• Keep hospital environment neat and clean; perform routine maintenance and cleaning.

Skills

Communication skills

Team oriented

Compassionate care

Telephone & computer skills

Job description

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Vetco Total Care hospital team in the United States. You will deliver compassionate patient care to our animal patients and outstanding service to their owners.

You will assist doctors with exams, surgeries, dentistry, and anesthesia, document visits, manage patient records, and support a cohesive, efficient hospital environment. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are part of Petco Total Rewards.