Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Team Support

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco in Clearlake, TX, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care patients and their owners. You will assist veterinarians during exams, surgeries, and procedures, perform patient restraint, collect samples, and maintain EMR records.

The role also includes client education, scheduling, and front desk support as needed. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellent communication with clients and staff, with a focus on high-quality animal care in a busy veterinary hospital

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in veterinary support or animal care settings.
• Strong communication with clients and team members required.
• Compassionate, patient, and able to handle emotional situations.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, obtain weight and vital signs, and record in EMR.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgeries, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Perform patient restraint, process lab samples, and dispense medications as directed.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, and maintain client/patient records.
• Help prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthesia under supervision.
• Keep hospital clean and help train new staff; provide front desk support as needed.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic veterinary assistant coursework

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Petco in Clearlake, TX, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care patients and their owners. You will assist veterinarians during exams, surgeries, and procedures, perform patient restraint, collect samples, and maintain EMR records.

The role also includes client education, scheduling, and front desk support as needed. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellent communication with clients and staff, with a focus on high-quality animal care in a busy veterinary hospital