Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Petco; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco in Columbia, SC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to deliver exceptional medical care to hospital patients and outstanding service to their owners. You will work closely with veterinarians and technicians to support exams, surgeries, and routine procedures in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.

Ideal candidates bring at least 1 year of vet practice experience, strong communication skills, empathy, and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a veterinary practice preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients.
• Compassionate, patient, and professional under stress.
• Must be a team player and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, obtain vitals, and document visits in EMR.
• Assist doctors with exams, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under supervision.
• Restrain patients, collect samples, and handle medications as directed.
• Schedule appointments and educate clients on care and tests.
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthesia under supervision.
• Assist in in-hospital treatments and patient care.
• Support training for new staff and maintain a clean hospital environment.

Skills

Veterinary care experience

Excellent communication

Team player

Telephone and computer skills

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Petco in Columbia, SC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to deliver exceptional medical care to hospital patients and outstanding service to their owners. You will work closely with veterinarians and technicians to support exams, surgeries, and routine procedures in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.

Ideal candidates bring at least 1 year of vet practice experience, strong communication skills, empathy, and a collaborative spirit.