Vetco Veterinary Assistant – Training provided (Driving Role)

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet care is seeking a Vetco Veterinary Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. You will travel to various clinic locations, providing exceptional customer service while assisting veterinarians in delivering vital services. If you are passionate about animal welfare and thrive in a supportive team environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values your individuality and well-being while contributing to a brighter future for pets and their parents.

Qualifications

• Must love dogs, cats, and people!
• Eager to learn and adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Animal Care

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

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 over 1,500 pet care centers across the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers. We’re committed to purpose-driven work, believing that what’s good for pets, people, and our planet is also 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 pet parents and recommend veterinary services that will best protect their pets. You will assist the Veterinarian in administering services and thank the pet parents for protecting their pets!

Essential Job Functions:

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

1. Must love dogs, cats, and people!
2. Be a team player who thrives on supporting the team in every way.
3. Make educated recommendations to clients and provide exceptional customer service.
4. Work hard and have fun doing it!
5. Eager to learn.
6. Ability to work in changing environments and travel throughout our market.
7. Be responsible and accountable.
8. Maintain a can-do attitude.

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.