Veterinary Assistant — Compassionate Pet Care & Support

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 37,884; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant at our Bethpage hospital.

You will support veterinarians during exams and procedures, assist with surgeries and dentistry, manage medications, and help maintain the electronic medical record and hospital cleanliness. The ideal candidate has 1 year of veterinary practice or related care experience, excellent written and verbal communication, and a collaborative team spirit.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments.
• Must have telephone and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort to exam room, record vital signs and EMR.
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency procedures, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Handle and dispense medications as directed by veterinarian and maintain EMR.
• Schedule appointments and provide client education; update client/patient records.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Telephone & computer skills

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant at our Bethpage hospital.

You will support veterinarians during exams and procedures, assist with surgeries and dentistry, manage medications, and help maintain the electronic medical record and hospital cleanliness. The ideal candidate has 1 year of veterinary practice or related care experience, excellent written and verbal communication, and a collaborative team spirit.