Job Details

Are you passionate about helping pets live their best lives? Join us at Petco, where we prioritize pets and their owners. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career, you've found the right place!

At Petco, we are committed to improving lives by adhering to our core values:

• Pet First - Protect & Empower. We focus on the needs of pets and their owners.
• Foster the Fun - Connect & Bond. Our love for pets unites us, and we celebrate the pet parenthood journey through unique experiences, products, and services.
• Let's Go! Own & Commit. United as one Petco team, we embrace our unique strengths and encourage authenticity to drive success.

About Petco:

For over 60 years, we have been the go-to destination for everything pets need to thrive—offering everything from favorite foods and toys to expert advice from people who truly understand pet parenting. We cherish every aspect of pet ownership, from those joyful moments of tail wags to the challenges we face. With over 29,000+ team members and 1,500 stores in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, along with 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, we work together to nurture the bond between pets and their humans.

Exciting Opportunity: $7,500 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates!

Position Purpose:

The Veterinary Care Technician plays a crucial role in providing top-notch veterinary services to our Vetco Total Care full-service hospital patients while ensuring an exceptional experience for their owners. You will embody our mission and values in every interaction. Your leadership will help foster teamwork and motivation among hospital staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcome clients and their pets, assist them into exam rooms, and gather essential information, including weight and vital signs, to maintain thorough electronic medical records.

• Support veterinarians during appointments, surgeries, dental procedures, and euthanasias while adhering to their oversight.

• Ensure patient safety through proper restraint, sample collection, medication handling, and documentation maintenance.

• Coordinate scheduling, communicate effectively with clients, relay test results, and manage inventory and billing processes.

• Prepare pets for surgical procedures, monitor anesthetized patients, and ensure proper care during recovery and discharge.

• Administer in-hospital treatments like injectable medications and IV therapies, keeping patients comfortable and clean.

• Assist in training new staff members and share knowledge for continuous improvement.

• Maintain a clean and organized hospital environment while following a regular cleaning schedule.

Other Duties:

• Complete additional assigned tasks as needed.

• Provide backup support at the front desk or via phone when required.

Supervision:

You will work under the direct supervision of veterinarians, the Hospital Office Manager, or the Hospital Leader on Duty, while receiving overall guidance from the Hospital Office Manager.

Impact:

Your contributions are vital to maintaining a thriving practice that prioritizes high-quality care and customer satisfaction, leading to employee retention and patient well-being.

Qualifications:

• Completion of recognized education required to become a Credentialed Veterinary Technician in your state.

• A minimum of 1-year experience in a veterinary role is required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

• Must display compassion and professionalism, especially during stressful scenarios.

• Proficiency in phone communication and computer skills is required.

• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn, innovate, and adapt to changes.

Work Environment:

This role is primarily based in the Vetco Total Care full-service hospital, where you may be required to bend, kneel, lift up to 30 pounds, and stand for extended periods, frequently engaging with clients and their pets.

Salary Range: $22.25 - $35.75 per hour

Join Petco in our mission to enhance the lives of pets and their owners. Apply now!