Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Care & Team Impact

Petco; Lemon Grove (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care in Lemon Grove, CA. The role involves assisting veterinarians, preparing patients for procedures, and maintaining accurate medical records. Excellent client communication and patient care are essential.

This is a part-time, on-site position requiring compassionate teamwork, reliability, and the ability to multitask in a busy hospital setting. Prior veterinary experience is preferred, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Preferred at least 1 year of veterinary practice experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be compassionate and sympathetic; able to maintain professionalism in stressful situations.
• Must have telephone and computer skills; be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients and escort to exam room; record weight and vital signs.
• Assist veterinarians with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Perform patient restraint and collect samples; handle and dispense medications as directed.
• Schedule appointments and provide client education; relay test results to doctors and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care in Lemon Grove, CA. The role involves assisting veterinarians, preparing patients for procedures, and maintaining accurate medical records. Excellent client communication and patient care are essential.

This is a part-time, on-site position requiring compassionate teamwork, reliability, and the ability to multitask in a busy hospital setting. Prior veterinary experience is preferred, with training provided as needed.