Veterinary Technician: Patient Care & Pet Parent Support

Petco; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Petco Total Rewards

401K

Job summary

Petco in Vancouver, WA is hiring a Veterinary Technician for our Vetco Total Care hospital. You will assist veterinarians in exams, dentistry, surgery, and anesthesia, while delivering exceptional customer service to pet owners.

You must be credentialed as a Vet Tech, with excellent communication, team spirit, and a care-focused approach. The role includes front desk support, patient care, and ongoing training in a fast-paced animal-care environment.

Qualifications

• Must have college or college-equivalent education to become a Credentialed Veterinary Technician
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients
• Telephone and computer skills required
• Must be a compassionate team player able to handle emotional situations

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients and escort to exam rooms
• Assist veterinarians with routine and emergency procedures
• Restrain patients as directed and handle lab samples
• Maintain and document patient records in the EMR
• Schedule appointments and educate clients; manage inventory and records
• Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Provide in-hospital treatments and aftercare as directed
• Participate in training and uphold hospital cleanliness and safety

Skills

Communication

Phone skills

Computer skills

Team player

Compassion

Education

Credentialed Vet Tech

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Petco in Vancouver, WA is hiring a Veterinary Technician for our Vetco Total Care hospital. You will assist veterinarians in exams, dentistry, surgery, and anesthesia, while delivering exceptional customer service to pet owners.

You must be credentialed as a Vet Tech, with excellent communication, team spirit, and a care-focused approach. The role includes front desk support, patient care, and ongoing training in a fast-paced animal-care environment.