Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Care & Client Support

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Lemon Grove (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. seeks a Veterinary Assistant to provide excellent medical care in our Vetco Total Care hospital environment and deliver superb customer service to pet owners.

The role supports veterinarians and technical staff, ensuring compassionate treatment and smooth clinic operations. The position is on-site in Lemon Grove, CA, requiring teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be compassionate, professional, and able to handle emotional situations.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques.
• Must have telephone and computer skills.
• Preferred at least 1 year of veterinary practice or animal care experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, escort to exam rooms, and record vital signs in the EMR.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Restrain patients, collect samples, dispense medications as directed, and update records.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, and relay test results to doctors and clients.
• Assist in anesthesia and monitor patients during procedures and recovery.
• Train new staff and maintain a clean, organized hospital environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Telephone and computer skills

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. seeks a Veterinary Assistant to provide excellent medical care in our Vetco Total Care hospital environment and deliver superb customer service to pet owners.

The role supports veterinarians and technical staff, ensuring compassionate treatment and smooth clinic operations. The position is on-site in Lemon Grove, CA, requiring teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.