Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Patient Care & Support

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in San Antonio seeks a Veterinary Assistant to deliver excellent medical care to Vetco Total Care patients and superb customer service to pet owners.

You will greet clients, assist doctors, take vital signs, document visits in the EMR, participate in surgeries and anesthesia, and help with exams while maintaining a clean hospital environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and ongoing learning; 1 year veterinary practice preferred; flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, sympathetic, and able to handle stressful situations.
• Team player with a professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, escort to exam room, record vitals and medical history.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Restrain patients, obtain labs, and handle/dispense medications as directed.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, relay results, and maintain records.
• Prepare patients for procedures, monitor anesthesia, and discharge planning.
• Perform in-hospital treatments including fluids; assist with care and feeding.
• Train new staff and share knowledge as required.
• Keep hospital clean and organized per schedule.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate

Team player

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in San Antonio seeks a Veterinary Assistant to deliver excellent medical care to Vetco Total Care patients and superb customer service to pet owners.

You will greet clients, assist doctors, take vital signs, document visits in the EMR, participate in surgeries and anesthesia, and help with exams while maintaining a clean hospital environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and ongoing learning; 1 year veterinary practice preferred; flexible schedule.