Veterinary Technician: Compassionate Care & Collaboration

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in California is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support Vetco Total Care patients and provide outstanding client service.

You will assist veterinarians with exams, surgeries, dentistry, and anesthesia, record patient histories, and help maintain accurate medical records. The role requires at least one year of experience as a veterinary technician, excellent communication, compassion, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• College or college-equivalent education completed for Credentialed Vet Tech.
• At least 1 year of veterinary technician experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, team-oriented, professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, take vitals, and document history in EMR.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Restraint, sample handling, medication dispensing under supervision.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, update records, and manage accounts.
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthetized patients.
• Provide in-hospital treatments and post-procedure care.
• Train new staff and maintain clean hospital environment.
• Provide backup front desk support as needed.

Skills

Vet tech experience

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Credentialed Vet Tech

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in California is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support Vetco Total Care patients and provide outstanding client service.

You will assist veterinarians with exams, surgeries, dentistry, and anesthesia, record patient histories, and help maintain accurate medical records. The role requires at least one year of experience as a veterinary technician, excellent communication, compassion, and teamwork.