Compassionate Veterinary Care Assistant

Petco; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Southwest Las Vegas is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support a full-service hospital. You will greet clients and their pets, record weight and vital signs, and document visits in the EMR.

You’ll assist veterinarians with routine and emergency procedures, surgery, dentistry, and anesthesia under supervision. The role requires compassionate, team-oriented individuals with good communication skills and the ability to manage stressful situations while maintaining patient care and client

Qualifications

• Preferred to have at least 1 year of experience in a veterinary setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, professional demeanor under stress.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, obtain weight and vital signs, and document in EMR.
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency procedures, anesthesia, and dentistry.
• Perform patient restraint, collect samples, and dispense medications as directed.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical records

Animal handling

Client communication

Pharmacology

Education

1 year veterinary practice

Tools

EMR software

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Petco Southwest Las Vegas is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support a full-service hospital. You will greet clients and their pets, record weight and vital signs, and document visits in the EMR.

You’ll assist veterinarians with routine and emergency procedures, surgery, dentistry, and anesthesia under supervision. The role requires compassionate, team-oriented individuals with good communication skills and the ability to manage stressful situations while maintaining patient care and client