Veterinary Assistant: Elevate Pet Care & Client Service

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Polo Lakes Apartments (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support the Vetco Total Care hospital team, greeting clients, assisting veterinarians, and maintaining records.

You will help with exams, anesthesia prep, sample collection, and patient care, ensuring comfort and safety for pets and clear communication with owners.

This full-time role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to grow in veterinary support.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary practice preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with animal care equipment and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, escort to exam room, record vital signs and manage EMR.
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency appointments, surgeries, dentistry, and anesthesia under supervision.
• Perform patient restraint, collect samples, dispense medications as directed, and maintain records.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Empathy

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support the Vetco Total Care hospital team, greeting clients, assisting veterinarians, and maintaining records.

You will help with exams, anesthesia prep, sample collection, and patient care, ensuring comfort and safety for pets and clear communication with owners.

This full-time role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to grow in veterinary support.