VetCare Assistant: Patient First Veterinary Support

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Saint Paul, MN is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care services. You will assist veterinarians, manage client communications, and help maintain a clean, efficient hospital environment.

The role requires compassion, strong communication, and teamwork. Must be capable of handling stressful situations and supporting staff while delivering excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments.
• Must have telephone and computer skills.
• Compassionate and sympathetic attitude towards patients and clients.
• Experience in veterinary practice preferred (1 year).

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, obtain vital signs, and record in EMR.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Handle restraints, collect samples, dispense medications as directed.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, relay test results, update records.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist with anesthesia and recovery.
• Provide in-hospital treatments and monitor patients; maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Compassionate

Willing to learn

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Saint Paul, MN is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care services. You will assist veterinarians, manage client communications, and help maintain a clean, efficient hospital environment.

The role requires compassion, strong communication, and teamwork. Must be capable of handling stressful situations and supporting staff while delivering excellent patient care.