Veterinary Technician - Elevate Pet Care & Client Support

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. in Elk Grove, CA is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide high-quality care for Vetco Total Care patients and exemplary service to pet owners. You will work under veterinarians and hospital leadership to support clinical and client-focused operations.

The role emphasizes patient welfare, accurate record-keeping, teamwork, and continuous learning in a fast-paced hospital setting. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• College or college-equivalent education completed for Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Technician or in a veterinary practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and sympathetic; professional demeanor under stress.
• Telephone and computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, obtain weights and vitals, and document in the electronic medical record.
• Assist veterinarian with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Restraint patients, process lab samples, dispense medications under veterinarian direction; maintain EMR.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, relay test results, manage records and accounts receivable.
• Prepare patients for procedures; assist anesthesia induction and monitoring; discharge or transfer as needed.
• Provide in-hospital treatments, administer medications, maintain patient care, and assist with patient walking.
• Participate in training of new staff and knowledge sharing.
• Keep hospital clean; follow maintenance schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Compassionate

Telephone and computer skills

Written/verbal communication

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician credential

Job description

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. in Elk Grove, CA is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide high-quality care for Vetco Total Care patients and exemplary service to pet owners. You will work under veterinarians and hospital leadership to support clinical and client-focused operations.

The role emphasizes patient welfare, accurate record-keeping, teamwork, and continuous learning in a fast-paced hospital setting. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.