Veterinary Assistant — Compassionate Pet Care & Clinic Support

Petco; Columbia Township (MO); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support our Vetco Total Care full-service hospital. You will greet clients and patients, assist doctors with routine and emergency appointments, and help maintain the electronic medical record with a compassionate approach to care.

You will also assist with anesthesia, surgical and dental procedures, and provide in-hospital treatments under supervision. This role emphasizes teamwork, patient well-being, and outstanding customer service.

Qualifikationen

• Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience working in veterinary practice or sufficient relatable animal care experience to ensure excellent performance at the above-listed skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
• Must have telephone and computer skills.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.

Aufgaben

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort them into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs and record the electronic medical record.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications as directed, and help maintain the EMR.
• Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results to doctor and clients, and maintain patient records.
• Help prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures and assist in anesthesia, monitoring vital parameters and recovery.

Jobbeschreibung

Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support our Vetco Total Care full-service hospital. You will greet clients and patients, assist doctors with routine and emergency appointments, and help maintain the electronic medical record with a compassionate approach to care.

You will also assist with anesthesia, surgical and dental procedures, and provide in-hospital treatments under supervision. This role emphasizes teamwork, patient well-being, and outstanding customer service.