Veterinary Assistant: Essential Care & Client Support

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Incentives

PTO

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Washington state seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support the Vetco Total Care hospital team. You will greet clients and patients, assist doctors with procedures, and help with anesthesia and ongoing care.

The role emphasizes compassionate, high-quality patient care and accurate medical records in a fast-paced setting. Ideal candidates bring at least 1 year of veterinary or related care experience, strong communication skills, and a team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and sympathetic, able to maintain professionalism in stressful situations.
• Telephone and computer skills required.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and record vital signs.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Perform patient restraint, collect lab samples, handle and dispense medications.
• Schedule appointments and provide client education; maintain records.
• Assist in anesthesia and monitor patients during procedures and recovery.
• Perform in-hospital treatments and ensure patient care and safety.
• Train new staff and share knowledge as required.
• Keep hospital environment neat and clean; follow maintenance schedules.

Skills

Communication

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Team player

Compassion

Patient care

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Washington state seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support the Vetco Total Care hospital team. You will greet clients and patients, assist doctors with procedures, and help with anesthesia and ongoing care.

The role emphasizes compassionate, high-quality patient care and accurate medical records in a fast-paced setting. Ideal candidates bring at least 1 year of veterinary or related care experience, strong communication skills, and a team-oriented attitude.