Overview
Penn Foster Veterinary Technicians – we invite you to make a real difference in the lives of pets while working with a respectful, supportive team where your training, and knowledge are highly valued!
Our commitment to you:
-You will feel respected and able to work at the top of your license, using all your training.
-You will have the resources, support, and leadership you need to provide the highest standard of pet care.
-You are expected to do what’s right for pets and pet parents, always.
-You have the power to create great experiences for every pet in our care.
-We do not tolerate bad behavior from clients. Your safety and wellbeing matter and we always have your back.
-Your voice matters. We listen and want to know what you think.
-You will have opportunities to learn and grow, with continued education, rep training, career advancement and scholarship opportunities.
-All people are welcome and celebrated in a safe and inclusive environment.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
You must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:
-Greet clients and patients, escort into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, pain score, body condition score), record data in an electronic medical records system, and document the patient visit by obtaining and recording a thorough patient history.
-Assist veterinarian with appointments (well, routine and emergency), exams, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
-Understand and execute industry and hospital protocols, standards, and procedures to ensure safety at all times.
-Safely restrain patients, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian, and maintain electronic medical records.
-Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures, safely support induction and monitoring of anesthetized patients including checking and recording vital parameters (under direction of the veterinarian), monitor patients during recovery, and prepare them for discharge to owner or transfer to an overnight care facility as needed.
-Provide in-hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oral medications as well as intravenous therapies; keep patients clean, watered, and fed as directed by veterinarian, and safely walk canine patients when necessary for elimination.
-Participate in continued education, on boarding new team members and general dissemination of knowledge as required.
-Schedule appointments, professionally communicate with and educate clients, accurately relay test results to doctors and clients, maintain and update inventory, patient records, and accounts receivable.
-Keep hospital environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning/disinfecting as needed and on schedule.
-Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed.
-Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience:
-College or college-equivalent education (completed) as required in becoming a Registered/Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state in which the hospital is located.
-Must have at least 1-year experience as a Veterinary Technician working in a veterinary practice.
-Must have excellent written and professional verbal communication skills. You are able to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, doctors, and co-workers of all levels.
-Must be compassionate and able to maintain a professional attitude during emotional or stressful situations.
-Must have strong client service skills and a desire to deliver positive client experiences.
-Must be able to learn and use hospital records management software on a computer or mobile device, email and other software as needed.
-Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.
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.
Full-Time Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Flexible, paid time off
- Paid medical, dental, vision, mental health coverage
- Adoption & fertility benefits
- Health & Flexible Savings accounts
- Short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave after 12 months
- Pet bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 financial, health & wellness resources
Financial Benefits
- Competitive salaries & bonuses
- Generous discounts to take care of your family pets
- Free and discounted hospital services
- 401(k) & company match
- Unlimited employee referral bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Less Stress!
- Closed for lunch and at 6 pm
- No noncompete contracts
- No overnights or emergency on-call shifts
- No sales quotas
Professional Growth
- Training & development opportunities
- $1000 CE stipend / annually
- SME (Subject Matter Expert) education programs in dentistry & nutrition
- Petco employees with six months in good standing are invited to apply for a variety of scholarships to further their veterinary education and careers
Hospitals Have:
- Digital standard & dental radiology
- Surgical suite
- Butterfly iQ+ Ultrasound imaging
- Vetology Al Automatic Radiograph Interpretation
- Cloud-based practice management software
- Imagyst AI Microscope
- Doppler
- Private bathrooms (most locations)
Anesthesia and surgical monitoring
Dental prophylaxis
Venipuncture
IV Catheter placement
Radiology
Dental radiology
Vitals
Record keeping
Client Education
Time management
Compassionate care
Patient communication
