Veterinary Assistant: Elevate Pet Care & Client Experience

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care hospital operations and deliver exceptional patient care and customer service.

You will greet clients and patients, record vital signs, assist doctors with routine and emergency procedures, manage records, and help prepare patients for surgery and recovery.

All team members contribute to a clean, safe hospital environment; excellent communication, compassion, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary practice is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Must be compassionate and maintain professionalism in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort them into exam rooms; record vital signs and update EMRs.
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency procedures, including surgery and dentistry, under supervision.
• Prepare patients for procedures, monitor anesthesia as directed, and help with post-operative care and discharge.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Compassionate

Education

Experience in veterinary practice

Tools

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care hospital operations and deliver exceptional patient care and customer service.

You will greet clients and patients, record vital signs, assist doctors with routine and emergency procedures, manage records, and help prepare patients for surgery and recovery.

All team members contribute to a clean, safe hospital environment; excellent communication, compassion, and teamwork are essential.