Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Vet Care Pros

Petco; Lemon Grove (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Vetco Total Care hospital in California. You will deliver excellent medical care to patients and offer outstanding client service, supporting doctors, technicians and the front desk in a busy veterinary practice.

A compassionate team environment and opportunities for growth are emphasized. You will greet clients, record vital signs, assist in procedures, manage medications, and help maintain the EMR system.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary practice or related animal care experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and able to handle emotional situations.
• Telephone and computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, escort to exam rooms, record weight and vital signs, and document in EMR.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Handle and dispense medications and help maintain EMR.
• Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results, and update records.
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthesia under supervision.
• Perform in-hospital treatments, administer injections and IV fluids, and ensure patient care and safety.
• Assist in training new staff and maintain a clean hospital environment.
• Perform additional duties and provide front desk support as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Compassionate

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Job description

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Vetco Total Care hospital in California. You will deliver excellent medical care to patients and offer outstanding client service, supporting doctors, technicians and the front desk in a busy veterinary practice.

A compassionate team environment and opportunities for growth are emphasized. You will greet clients, record vital signs, assist in procedures, manage medications, and help maintain the EMR system.