Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Vet Care Hero

Petco; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for its Vetco Total Care hospital in Lee Vista, FL. You will support veterinarians with exams, surgeries, dentistry, and patient care, while delivering excellent client service and maintaining EMR records.

The role emphasizes team collaboration, compassion, and the ability to handle emotional situations with professionalism. Experience in veterinary settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience in veterinary practice or related animal care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Compassionate, sympathetic, and able to maintain professionalism during emotional situations.
• Must have telephone and computer skills.
• Team player who is eager to learn new techniques and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, obtain weights and vital signs, and record in EMR.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Perform patient restraint, obtain/process lab samples, and handle medications as directed.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, relay test results, and maintain records.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist during anesthesia and recovery.
• Provide in-hospital treatments, administer injections/fluids, and monitor patients.
• Keep hospital environment neat and clean; provide backup phone/front desk support.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Compassionate & sympathetic

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for its Vetco Total Care hospital in Lee Vista, FL. You will support veterinarians with exams, surgeries, dentistry, and patient care, while delivering excellent client service and maintaining EMR records.

The role emphasizes team collaboration, compassion, and the ability to handle emotional situations with professionalism. Experience in veterinary settings is preferred.