Veterinarian Assistant

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Vetco Veterinary Assistant to support the veterinary team across clinic locations while traveling within the market. You will assist veterinarians, engage with pet parents, and help maintain efficient clinic operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a passion for animal welfare, with travel between Petco clinic locations required. This is a part-time position.

Qualifications

• Love dogs and cats.
• Team player with good communication.
• Willingness to travel within market.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Veterinarian with exams and procedures.
• Greet pet parents and explain services to them.
• Maintain clean and stocked treatment areas and assist with basic patient care.

Job description

## Veterinarian AssistantApply: 1902 - Auburn Hills, MI: Part time: Posted Today: R380588Want to help pets live their best lives? We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the *pet people* go. 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 and people. * **Pet First – Protect & Empower.** All pets should **Live their Best Life.** We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do. * **Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond.** Our **Passion** for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through distinct experiences, products, and services. * **Let’s Go! Own & Commit.** We are stronger as **One Petco team.** We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success. About Petco: We’re proud to be **\"where the pets go\"** to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are **29,000+** strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than **1,500** Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, **250+** Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately **7 million animals** through in-store adoption events.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 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.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.