Veterinary Assistant: Pet Care & Clinic Support

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Petco Veterinary Hospital in San Antonio, TX is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care patients and their owners. You will help with exams, dentistry, anesthesia, and routine care while maintaining a welcoming, efficient client experience.

The role requires excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm in stressful situations; preferred 1 year in a veterinary setting, with strong multitasking and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year of veterinary practice experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Compassionate, professional demeanor under stress.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, obtain weight and vital signs, and record in EMR.
• Assist doctors with exams, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Restrain patients, obtain samples, and dispense medications under vet direction.
• Schedule appointments and provide client education.
• Assist in anesthesia monitoring and recovery; prepare discharge instructions.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and front desk support as needed.

Skills

Vet assistant

EMR documentation

Vital signs

Client communication

Team player

Tools

Surgical equipment

Anesthesia support

Job description

Petco Veterinary Hospital in San Antonio, TX is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to support Vetco Total Care patients and their owners. You will help with exams, dentistry, anesthesia, and routine care while maintaining a welcoming, efficient client experience.

The role requires excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm in stressful situations; preferred 1 year in a veterinary setting, with strong multitasking and computer skills.