Petco Veterinary Technician

At Petco, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and creating a positive experience for our clients. As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you will play a critical role in our team's mission to improve the lives of pets, pet parents, and people.

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and our partners. With over 29,000 employees and operations in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, we offer a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of animals and their families.

The purpose of this Veterinarian Technician position involves providing excellent veterinary care to our Vetco Total Care full-service hospital patients and phenomenal customer care to their owners. The Veterinary Technician represents the mission and values to all clients and partners, fostering cohesion and motivation within the hospital team.

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments or walk-ins and escort them into an exam room.
• Obtain weight and vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, pain score, body condition score) and record them in the electronic medical record.
• Assist veterinarians with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia's, taking direct supervision from the veterinarian(s) and the Hospital Office Manager or Hospital Leader on Duty.
• Schedule appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test results to doctors and clients, maintain and update inventory as well as client/patient records, and manage accounts receivable.

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician who:

• Has at least 1-year previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or working in a veterinary practice.
• Is able to perform all duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Is compassionate and sympathetic, with the ability to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.

The majority of job duties are conducted in the Vetco Total Care full-service hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing for long periods of time.

The estimated salary for this position is $65,000-$80,000 per year, depending on experience and location.