Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Vet Hospital Team

Petco; Easton (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Petco Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to deliver compassionate client care and support doctors in exams, surgeries, and patient management.

The role includes greeting clients, documenting histories, assisting with procedures, and maintaining medical records in a fast-paced hospital environment. It requires strong communication, teamwork, and dedication to animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year experience in veterinary practice or sufficient relatable animal care experience.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be compassionate and maintain professionalism in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients and record vital signs and medical history.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Handle medications, lab samples, and EMR updates.
• Schedule appointments and educate clients on care and tests.
• Assist in anesthesia and monitoring during procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Animal care

Team player

Communication

Multitasking

Education

1 year veterinary practice experience

Job description

Petco Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to deliver compassionate client care and support doctors in exams, surgeries, and patient management.

The role includes greeting clients, documenting histories, assisting with procedures, and maintaining medical records in a fast-paced hospital environment. It requires strong communication, teamwork, and dedication to animal welfare.