Veterinary Assistant — Compassionate Pet Care & Client Support

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

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to deliver compassionate care in our Vetco Total Care hospital.

You will support doctors, manage client communications, and assist with routine and emergency procedures, ensuring patient well-being and excellent customer service. Join a team focused on pet health, safety, and owner education, with opportunities to contribute to a high-quality care standard while working in a dynamic retail-hospital hybrid environment across multiple

Qualifications

• Preferred at least 1 year in veterinary practice or animal care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, escort to exam room, record vital signs and EMR.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Handle medications, maintain EMR, and process lab samples.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, and update records.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist during anesthesia and recovery.
• Provide in-hospital treatments and monitor patients as directed.
• Train new staff and help maintain a clean hospital environment.
• Offer backup phone/front desk support as needed.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Team player

1 year veterinary practice experience

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to deliver compassionate care in our Vetco Total Care hospital.

You will support doctors, manage client communications, and assist with routine and emergency procedures, ensuring patient well-being and excellent customer service. Join a team focused on pet health, safety, and owner education, with opportunities to contribute to a high-quality care standard while working in a dynamic retail-hospital hybrid environment across multiple