Vet Clinic Assistant — Elevate Pet Care

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Vetco Total Care hospital. You will greet clients and patients, collect vital signs, and help doctors during exams, surgeries, and treatments.

You’ll maintain EMRs, educate clients, and support anesthesia and recovery under veterinary supervision. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork, and strong communication as part of a busy veterinary practice.

Qualifications

• Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience working in veterinary practice or sufficient relatable animal care experience to ensure excellent performance at the above-listed skills
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations
• Must have telephone and computer skills
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort them into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs and record in the EMR
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency visits, surgeries, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision
• Perform patient restraint, collect specimens, handle and dispense medications as directed
• Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results, and maintain patient records
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist with anesthesia monitoring and post-op care
• Provide in-hospital treatments and monitor patients, help with recovery and discharge

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Compassionate

Job description

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Vetco Total Care hospital. You will greet clients and patients, collect vital signs, and help doctors during exams, surgeries, and treatments.

You’ll maintain EMRs, educate clients, and support anesthesia and recovery under veterinary supervision. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork, and strong communication as part of a busy veterinary practice.