Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for its Vetco Total Care hospital team. The role emphasizes delivering excellent medical care and outstanding customer service to pet owners.

Responsibilities include greeting clients, assisting veterinarians, handling patients, and maintaining EMR records, while supporting a cohesive team and ensuring a clean, well-run hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred at least 1 year of experience in a veterinary practice or related animal care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and professional demeanor under stressful situations.
• Strong telephone and computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, escort to exam room, record vitals and history.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Restrain patients, collect samples, assist with medications and EMR.
• Schedule appointments and educate clients; update records.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist during anesthesia and recovery.
• Provide in-hospital treatments and care as directed, monitor, discharge or transfer.
• Assist in training new staff and share knowledge.
• Keep hospital environment clean and maintain schedule.

Skills

Vet experience

Communication skills

Compassionate

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Team player

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for its Vetco Total Care hospital team. The role emphasizes delivering excellent medical care and outstanding customer service to pet owners.

Responsibilities include greeting clients, assisting veterinarians, handling patients, and maintaining EMR records, while supporting a cohesive team and ensuring a clean, well-run hospital environment.