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About the Role

The Veterinary Technician position involves providing excellent veterinary care to Vetco Total Care hospital patients and phenomenal customer care to their owners. This role represents the mission and values to all clients and partners, setting the tone for the technical and customer support team.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, escort into exam rooms, obtain weight and vital signs, and record information in the electronic medical record.
• Assist veterinarians with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications, and maintain electronic medical records.
• Schedule appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test results, maintain inventory and records, and manage accounts receivable.
• Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures, monitor anesthetized patients, and monitor patients during recovery.
• Provide in-hospital treatments for sick patients, including administering medications and therapies.
• Participate in the training of new staff members and knowledge dissemination.
• Maintain a neat and clean hospital environment.
• Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed.

Requirements

• College or college-equivalent education as required to become a Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state of practice.
• At least 1 year of previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or working in a veterinary practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and sympathetic demeanor.
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude during emotional and stressful situations.
• Telephone and computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.

Skills

• Veterinary care
• Customer care
• Patient restraint
• Laboratory sample processing
• Medication handling and dispensing
• Electronic medical record maintenance
• Client communication and education
• Inventory management
• Accounts receivable management
• Surgical and dental procedure preparation
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Patient recovery monitoring
• In-hospital treatment administration
• Staff training
• Cleaning and maintenance

Location

• Vetco Total Care full-service hospital

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1+ year experience

Education Level

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician education

About the Company

• Petco has been "where the pets go" for over 60 years, offering meals, toys, supplies, and expert support for pet parents.
• The company believes in the universal truths of pet parenthood and supports pet owners every step of the way.
• Petco has over 29,000 employees and operates in more than 1,500 stores, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, preventive care clinics, and distribution centers across the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
• Petco Love, founded in 1999, supports animal welfare groups and has helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals.

Equal Opportunity

• Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.