Veterinary Assistant — Hospital Care & Client Support

Petco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant for our Vetco Total Care hospital in Houston to help pets live their best lives and support pet owners with knowledgeable, friendly service. You will greet clients, record vital signs, assist doctors with routine and emergency care, manage medications, and maintain accurate EMR records while upholding the hospital’s standards.

This role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing learning, and delivering a positive patient and client experience in a busy

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant or strong animal-care background.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Compassionate and professional demeanor under stress.
• Telephone and computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments, escort to exam room, record vitals and update EMR.
• Assist doctors with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Handle medications, administer injections, and monitor anesthesia as directed by veterinarians.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, relay test results, and maintain client/patient records.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and assist in training new staff.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Patient care

Communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Petco is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant for our Vetco Total Care hospital in Houston to help pets live their best lives and support pet owners with knowledgeable, friendly service. You will greet clients, record vital signs, assist doctors with routine and emergency care, manage medications, and maintain accurate EMR records while upholding the hospital’s standards.

This role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing learning, and delivering a positive patient and client experience in a busy