Compassionate Veterinary Assistant: Pet Care Pro

Petco; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care patients and owners. You will greet clients, take vitals, assist doctors in routine and emergency care, and help with exams, anesthesia, and follow-up care. Strong communication and compassion are essential.

Responsibilities include EMR documentation, client education, and maintaining a clean, efficient hospital environment. This role emphasizes teamwork and exceptional customer service in a busy veterinary setting.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred 1 year of experience in veterinary or animal care settings.
• Able to handle client and patient interactions with empathy and professionalism.
• Strong telephone and computer skills for front desk and EMR use.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, record vitals and enter data into EMR.
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency appointments, surgery and dental work.
• Restrain patients as directed, collect samples and help with medications.
• Schedule appointments and provide client education; maintain records.

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone skills

Team player

Compassionate care

Computer literacy

Job description

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care patients and owners. You will greet clients, take vitals, assist doctors in routine and emergency care, and help with exams, anesthesia, and follow-up care. Strong communication and compassion are essential.

Responsibilities include EMR documentation, client education, and maintaining a clean, efficient hospital environment. This role emphasizes teamwork and exceptional customer service in a busy veterinary setting.