Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Patient Care Hero

Petco; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Petco in the United States is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide excellent medical care to Vetco patients and top-notch customer service to owners. The role emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include assisting doctors, handling medications, maintaining EMRs, scheduling, and ensuring a clean hospital environment while supporting staff growth and patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a team player willing to learn and adapt.
• Compassionate and professional under stress.
• Telephone and computer skills are required.
• Prior veterinary practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, obtain weights and vital signs, and record in EMR.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Handle medications, collect labs, and maintain EMR accuracy.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, and relay test results.
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthesia under supervision.
• Provide in-hospital treatments and IV fluids as directed.
• Train new staff and maintain a clean hospital environment.
• Backup front desk support as needed.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal commu n

Team player

Compassionate

Tools

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Job description

Petco in the United States is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide excellent medical care to Vetco patients and top-notch customer service to owners. The role emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include assisting doctors, handling medications, maintaining EMRs, scheduling, and ensuring a clean hospital environment while supporting staff growth and patient well-being.