Vet Care Assistant: Compassionate Care & Surgery Support

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Warrington Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Petco Total Rewards

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Vetco Total Care hospital team in Warrington, PA. You will greet clients, assist doctors with exams and procedures, and help maintain EMRs while delivering compassionate client care.

We value teamwork, clear communication, and a patient-first approach. The role involves animal restraint, sample collection, anesthesia support, and ongoing staff training to uphold high-quality care and a welcoming hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred at least 1-year experience in veterinary practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and professional demeanor in stressful situations.
• Telephone and computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort them into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs and record the EMR.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Perform patient restraint, process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications as directed.
• Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results, maintain records.
• Prepare patients for procedures, assist in anesthesia, monitor vitals during anesthesia and recovery.
• In-hospital treatments including medications and IV fluids; keep patients clean, fed, and comfortable.
• Assist in training new staff and disseminate knowledge as required.
• Keep hospital environment neat and perform regular cleaning per schedule.

Job description

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Vetco Total Care hospital team in Warrington, PA. You will greet clients, assist doctors with exams and procedures, and help maintain EMRs while delivering compassionate client care.

We value teamwork, clear communication, and a patient-first approach. The role involves animal restraint, sample collection, anesthesia support, and ongoing staff training to uphold high-quality care and a welcoming hospital environment.