Vetco Veterinary Assistant - Training provided (Driving Role)

Petco; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Vetco Veterinary Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will travel to various clinic locations, assisting veterinarians in delivering essential services to pets while providing outstanding customer service to pet parents. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment, working alongside a supportive team dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners. If you love animals and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Must love dogs, cats, and people.
• Team player with a can-do attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinarian in administering services to pets.
• Provide exceptional customer service and make recommendations.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Problem Solving

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:

The incumbent must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• 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 provide 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.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

$15.50 - $21.25

Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see here.