Licensed Veterinary Technician

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Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers.

The Veterinarian Technician provides excellent veterinary care to Vetco Total Care hospital patients and outstanding customer care to their owners. The Technician is a key member of the hospital team, representing the mission and values to clients and partners and helping foster cohesion and motivation within the hospital.

• Greet clients and patients, escort to exam rooms, obtain weight and vital signs, record in the electronic medical record, and begin documentation of the patient visit by obtaining a thorough patient history.
• Assist veterinarians with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia, under supervision as directed.
• Perform patient restraint, process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications, and maintain the electronic medical record.
• Schedule appointments, educate clients, relay test results, maintain inventory and client/patient records, and manage accounts receivable.
• Prepare patients for surgical/dental procedures, support induction and monitoring of anesthetized patients, monitor during recovery, and prepare for discharge or transfer as needed.
• Provide in-hospital treatments including injectable/oral medications and intravenous therapies; keep patients clean, hydrated, and fed as directed; walk canine patients for elimination when needed.
• Participate in training of new staff and dissemination of knowledge as required.
• Keep the hospital environment neat and clean and perform regular maintenance as needed.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed.

In all care activities, the Veterinary Technician takes direction from the veterinarians and the Hospital Office Manager or Hospital Leader on Duty.

Contribute to the day-to-day efficiency of the hospital and provide an optimal experience for patients and clients.

Contribute to a productive practice with high-quality care, supporting a cohesive, well-trained, and motivated technical team and an optimal environment for employee retention, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction.

This position has no immediate supervisory duties.

• College or college-equivalent education required to become a Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state of practice.
• At least 1 year of prior experience as a Veterinary Technician or in a veterinary practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, professional demeanor under emotional and stressful situations.
• Telephone and computer skills; must be a team player willing to learn and adapt.

Most duties are conducted in the Vetco Total Care hospital. Requires bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, and standing for long periods. Extensive client and pet interaction.

The pay ranges reflect state-specific regulations; actual pay depends on position, location, experience, and applicable minimum wage laws. Salary Range: $20.50 - $33.00 per hour. For more details on Petco Total Rewards, including benefits, see

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.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Retail

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