Vetco Veterinary Assistant F/T

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet care is seeking a passionate Vetco Veterinary Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will travel to various clinics, assisting veterinarians in providing essential services to pets and their owners. Your love for animals and commitment to exceptional customer service will shine as you greet pet parents and make informed recommendations. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven company dedicated to improving lives. If you're a team player with a can-do attitude eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Must love dogs, cats, and people.
• Eager to learn and support the veterinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Veterinarian in administering services.
• Make educated recommendations to clients.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Knowledge of Veterinary Services

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

As a Vetco Veterinary Assistant, you will meet your veterinary team at our local dispatch office, then travel to your assigned Petco clinic locations for the day. At the clinics, your team of veterinary assistants will greet the pet parents and recommend the veterinary services that will best protect their pets. The Veterinary Assistant will assist the Veterinarian so the services can be administered and thank the pet parent for protecting their pet!

Essential Job Functions:

• Must love dogs and cats...and people too!
• Team player who thrives on supporting the team in every way.
• Make educated recommendations to our clients and providing exceptional customer service.
• Works hard and has fun doing it!
• Eager to learn.
• Ability to work in changing environments, traveling throughout our Market.
• Responsible and accountable individuals.
• A can-do attitude.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.