Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Pet Care & Client Support

Petco; New Jersey; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to deliver high-quality care and exceptional customer service in our Vetco Total Care hospital setting. You will greet clients, assist doctors with procedures, manage patient records, and help educate pet owners.

A compassionate team player with strong communication skills and basic computer/phone abilities is essential. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in a veterinary or animal care setting, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and willingness to learn.
• Compassionate, client-focused care for patients and their families.
• Able to use telephone and computer systems in a clinical setting.
• Professional demeanor under stress and in busy environments.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, escort to exam room, record vital signs and update EMR.
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency appointments, surgeries, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Process lab samples, dispense medications, maintain EMR entries.
• Schedule appointments and provide client education; relay results to doctors and clients.
• Prepare patients for procedures, assist in anesthesia, and monitor during recovery.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Willing to learn

Compassionate care

Job description

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to deliver high-quality care and exceptional customer service in our Vetco Total Care hospital setting. You will greet clients, assist doctors with procedures, manage patient records, and help educate pet owners.

A compassionate team player with strong communication skills and basic computer/phone abilities is essential. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in a veterinary or animal care setting, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.