Veterinary Assistant

Petco
Oceanside, CA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Petco is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide medical care to patients and exceptional customer care to their owners. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing various duties, including greeting clients and patients, escorting them to exam rooms, and documenting patient visits in the electronic medical record. The role requires compassion, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.

Requirements

  • Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort them into an exam room
  • Obtain weight and vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) and record the electronic medical record
  • Assist doctors with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia
  • Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian
  • Schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results to doctor and clients, and maintain and update client/patient records

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Health and Financial Benefits
  • Incentives
  • PTO
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