Compassionate Veterinary Assistant: Pet Care & Client Support

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Las Vegas South, NV is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support the Vetco Total Care hospital team.

You will greet clients and their pets, record weights and vitals, and help the team deliver high-quality medical care. You will assist veterinarians with exams, surgeries, dentistry, and anesthesia under supervision; perform basic nursing tasks, manage the EMR, schedule appointments, educate clients, and help with patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Greet clients and patients, obtain weights and vitals, and document visits in EMR.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and anesthesia under supervision.
• Maintain clean, organized hospital environment and manage client communications.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort to exam rooms.
• Record weights and vital signs; document patient histories in EMR.
• Assist with procedures, lab work, medications, and anesthesia preparation.
• Schedule appointments, provide client education, and update records.
• Support front desk and maintain hospital cleanliness.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Patient/customer service

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Las Vegas South, NV is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support the Vetco Total Care hospital team.

You will greet clients and their pets, record weights and vitals, and help the team deliver high-quality medical care. You will assist veterinarians with exams, surgeries, dentistry, and anesthesia under supervision; perform basic nursing tasks, manage the EMR, schedule appointments, educate clients, and help with patient recovery.