Experience Veterinary Assistant

About the Job

About Us:

Berkeley Animal Hospital is a modern, privately owned small animal clinic that opened in June 2023. As a growing practice, we are building a strong, supportive team focused on high-quality medicine and compassionate care. Our 3,000 sq. ft. facility includes five exam rooms, a spacious treatment area, a dedicated dental and surgery suite, and Fear Free-focused patient accommodations.

We also collaborate with mobile specialists in cardiology, internal medicine, and surgery, and offer integrative services such as acupuncture.

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About the Role:

We are looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about animal care and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity to grow your clinical skills while working alongside a supportive and forward-thinking team.

What You'll Do:

• Provide compassionate, attentive care to patients and excellent service to clients.
• Assist veterinarians (DVMs) and RVTs with exams, procedures, dentistry, and surgery.
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas, surgical suites, and equipment.
• Perform routine diagnostics (lab work, radiology, etc.)
• Accurately prepare and handle medications as directed.
• Monitor and record patient vitals, including under anesthesia.
• Support visiting specialists during advanced procedures (cardiology, endoscopy, surgery).
• Maintain accurate and compliant medical records.

What We're Looking For:

• A positive, professional team player who contributes to a respectful workplace culture.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to give constructive feedback appropriately.
• Passion for veterinary medicine and animal welfare.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable using digital tools (Windows, Gmail, Google Drive; experience with IDEXX Neo is a plus, but we will train).
• Ability to stay adaptable in a growing and evolving practice.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience (required).
• Dental and anesthesia monitoring experience preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing, privately owned hospital where your voice matters.
• Work in a modern, well-equipped facility.
• Gain exposure to advanced procedures and specialty care.
• Opportunities for skill development and career growth.
• Supportive, team-oriented culture.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
• Health, dental, and retirement benefits (401k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee discounts

Who You Are:

This role is ideal for someone who is:

• Reliable and proactive
• Team-oriented and people-focused
• Detail-driven and organized
• Flexible and able to adapt
• Looking for a long-term opportunity to grow in veterinary medicine.

If you're excited to be part of a hospital that values quality medicine, teamwork, and continuous growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and grow with us!

About the Company

We are a newly constructed and privately owned small animal clinic. We have a 3000 square foot facility with 5 exam rooms, a large treatment area, dental suite, surgery suite, and Fear Free warming cages. We offer acupuncture and have on call specialists that include: internal medicine, cardiology, and surgery.