Veterinary Assistant - Compassionate Care & Client Support

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support the Vetco Total Care hospital team. You will greet clients and patients, record vital signs, and help with exams, surgeries, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.

You will assist with patient care, monitor anesthesia, maintain records, and help train new staff while keeping the hospital neat and focused on excellent customer and animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Prefer 1-year experience in a veterinary setting.
• Ability to document patient histories and EMRs clearly.
• Comfort with assisting in surgeries and anesthesia under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, obtain vitals, and record in EMR.
• Assist doctors with exams, surgery, dentistry, euthanasia.
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor during anesthesia.
• Maintain clean hospital environment and update client records.
• Support training of new staff as needed.

Skills

Veterinary assistant

EMR documentation

Anesthesia support

Client communication

Laboratory coordination

Education

Experience in veterinary practice

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support the Vetco Total Care hospital team. You will greet clients and patients, record vital signs, and help with exams, surgeries, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.

You will assist with patient care, monitor anesthesia, maintain records, and help train new staff while keeping the hospital neat and focused on excellent customer and animal welfare.