Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Patient Care & Support

Petco; Frisco City (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Incentives

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care hospital patients and owners, delivering high-quality care and compassionate service. You’ll assist doctors with exams, surgeries, and patient care, while helping manage records and client education in a fast-paced team environment.

You’ll be part of a mission-driven Petco team dedicated to animal welfare, safety, and excellent customer experiences, with opportunities for growth and participation in a supportive hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience working in veterinary practice or sufficient relatable animal care experience to ensure excellent performance at the above-listed skills
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations
• Must have telephone and computer skills
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort them into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs and record the electronic medical record
• Assist doctors with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision
• Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications and help maintain the EMR
• Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results, and maintain client/patient records
• Help prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures and assist in anesthetizing patients, monitor vitals during anesthesia
• Under supervision, perform in-hospital treatments including medications and IV fluids, maintain patient care
• Assist in training of new staff and share knowledge
• Keep hospital environment neat and clean and follow maintenance schedule
• Perform additional duties and provide backup front desk support as needed

Job description

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care hospital patients and owners, delivering high-quality care and compassionate service. You’ll assist doctors with exams, surgeries, and patient care, while helping manage records and client education in a fast-paced team environment.

You’ll be part of a mission-driven Petco team dedicated to animal welfare, safety, and excellent customer experiences, with opportunities for growth and participation in a supportive hospital setting.