Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care & Surgery Support

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care operations in a fast-paced hospital. You will greet clients and patients, collect vitals, and document visits in the EMR system.

You will assist doctors with routine appointments, surgeries, dentistry, and euthanasia, while maintaining patient records and scheduling needs. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to delivering compassionate customer care.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and empathetic with clients and patients.
• Strong teamwork and desire to provide exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, obtain vitals, and document in EMR.
• Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Collect patient histories and maintain medical records.
• Schedule appointments and provide client education.
• Support anesthesia during procedures and monitor recovery.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and routine maintenance.
• Train new staff and share knowledge under supervision.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Compassionate

Empathetic

Team player

Tools

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care operations in a fast-paced hospital. You will greet clients and patients, collect vitals, and document visits in the EMR system.

You will assist doctors with routine appointments, surgeries, dentistry, and euthanasia, while maintaining patient records and scheduling needs. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to delivering compassionate customer care.