Veterinary Technician - Patient-Centered Care

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. seeks a Veterinary Technician in Oceanside, CA to support Vetco Total Care hospital patients and provide outstanding client service. You will work under veterinarians, perform clinical tasks, and help maintain a high standard of patient care.

Responsibilities include exam-room duties, surgery support, nursing care, record-keeping, and patient discharge. Must have 1+ year experience and be credentialed as a veterinary technician.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician licensed in the state.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and able to work in a team.
• Proficient with telephones, computers, and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients/patients and record vital signs and history in EMR.
• Assist veterinarians with appointments, surgeries, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Restrain patients, collect samples, dispense meds per veterinarian direction.
• Schedule visits, educate clients, update records and manage accounts.
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor anesthesia as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate & empathetic

Team player

Telephone & computer skills

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. seeks a Veterinary Technician in Oceanside, CA to support Vetco Total Care hospital patients and provide outstanding client service. You will work under veterinarians, perform clinical tasks, and help maintain a high standard of patient care.

Responsibilities include exam-room duties, surgery support, nursing care, record-keeping, and patient discharge. Must have 1+ year experience and be credentialed as a veterinary technician.