Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Animal Care Pro

Petco Company; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care hospital patients and assist veterinarians with exams, surgical procedures, and medications.

You will greet clients, record vital signs, and help maintain electronic medical records, ensuring smooth clinic operations. The role requires compassionate teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to handle a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and team
• At least 1 year of veterinary practice experience preferred
• Compassionate, professional demeanor under stress

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients and obtain initial information and vital signs
• Assist veterinarians with exams, surgery, dentistry, and anesthesia
• Process lab samples and dispense medications under supervision
• Schedule appointments and maintain client/patient records and EMR

Skills

Client communication

Veterinary experience

Team player

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care hospital patients and assist veterinarians with exams, surgical procedures, and medications.

You will greet clients, record vital signs, and help maintain electronic medical records, ensuring smooth clinic operations. The role requires compassionate teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to handle a fast-paced hospital environment.