Veterinary Technician - Elevate Pet Care & Client Trust

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Technician for its Vetco Total Care full-service hospital in Baton Rouge, LA. The technician will provide high-quality veterinary care to patients and exceptional customer service to their owners.

The role requires at least 1 year of veterinary technician experience, strong communication skills, compassion, and teamwork. You will assist veterinarians in exams, surgeries, dentistry, and anesthesia, while maintaining accurate medical records and

Qualifications

Must have at least 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Technician.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compassionate and able to maintain professionalism in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Greet clients and patients; obtain vitals and visit history in EMR.
Assist veterinarians with routine and emergency care, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
Perform patient restraint, collect samples, dispense medications as directed, and update EMR.
Schedule appointments, educate clients, relay test results, manage records and accounts receivable.
Prepare patients for procedures, monitor anesthetized patients, and assist with discharge.
Provide in-hospital treatments and support, keep environment clean, train new staff, and perform routine maintenance.