Compassionate Veterinary Assistant & Pet Care Champion

Petco; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco in Needham, MA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to provide excellent medical care to Vetco Total Care patients and outstanding service to their owners.

The role requires assisting veterinarians with routine and emergency care, handling medications, managing electronic medical records, and supporting a cohesive hospital team in a fast-paced environment. Compassion, communication, and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1+ year experience in veterinary practice or animal care to meet listed skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
• Compassionate, professional demeanor under stressful situations.
• Telephone and computer skills required.
• Team player willing to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients, record vitals, and document in EMR.
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency appointments, surgeries.
• Handle medications and assist with hospital duties.
• Schedule appointments and educate clients.
• Prepare patients for procedures and support surgical care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Compassionate

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Petco in Needham, MA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to provide excellent medical care to Vetco Total Care patients and outstanding service to their owners.

The role requires assisting veterinarians with routine and emergency care, handling medications, managing electronic medical records, and supporting a cohesive hospital team in a fast-paced environment. Compassion, communication, and reliability are essential.