Compassionate Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care & Support

Petco; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco in Frisco, TX is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care teams. The role focuses on delivering high-quality medical care to hospital patients and outstanding customer service to pet parents.

You will work closely with veterinarians and technicians, perform routine clinical tasks, maintain accurate medical records, and help create a welcoming, efficient hospital environment for animals and people alike.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year of experience in veterinary practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and professional demeanor in stressful situations.
• Strong telephone and computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, escort to exam room, record vital signs and medical history.
• Assist veterinarians with routine and emergency appointments, surgeries, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Restrain patients, obtain samples, prepare and dispense medications, update EMRs.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, relay test results, maintain records.
• Prepare patients for surgical or dental procedures and monitor during anesthesia.
• Administer in-hospital treatments and IV fluids as directed.
• Assist in training new staff and share knowledge.
• Keep hospital environment clean and maintain maintenance schedule.

Skills

Vet experience

Communication skills

Compassionate

Telephone skills

Team player

Computer skills

Job description

Petco in Frisco, TX is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care teams. The role focuses on delivering high-quality medical care to hospital patients and outstanding customer service to pet parents.

You will work closely with veterinarians and technicians, perform routine clinical tasks, maintain accurate medical records, and help create a welcoming, efficient hospital environment for animals and people alike.