Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Care & Growth

Petvet-Care-Centers; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Team Member Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends

Relief fund for team members

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, handling cleaning, feeding, restraining, and clerical tasks while delivering compassionate care. The role emphasizes accurate medical records, patient welfare, and client communication in a GP/urgent care hybrid environment.

The position is full-time during day shifts in Berkeley, CA, with duties spanning exam prep, radiographs, medications, and customer education.

Qualifications

• Experience in the veterinary field required.
• 2 - 3 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant is ideal.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full‑time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Skills

Veterinary experience

Patient care

Communication

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, handling cleaning, feeding, restraining, and clerical tasks while delivering compassionate care. The role emphasizes accurate medical records, patient welfare, and client communication in a GP/urgent care hybrid environment.

The position is full-time during day shifts in Berkeley, CA, with duties spanning exam prep, radiographs, medications, and customer education.