Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Berkeley Animal Hospital; California, Berkeley (MO, CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a newly opened clinic in California, where you can join a passionate team dedicated to animal care. As a full-time veterinary assistant, you will provide compassionate care to patients, assist in surgeries, and maintain proper documentation. With a focus on ethics and professionalism, this role is perfect for someone enthusiastic about veterinary medicine. You'll have the chance to work with a supportive team and gain experience in a variety of clinical tasks. If you're looking for a rewarding position in a positive environment, this is the job for you!

Benefits

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Qualifications

• Passionate about veterinary medicine and animal well-being.
• One year of related experience in a veterinary setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to every patient.
• Assist DVM and RVT with dental and surgery procedures.

Skills

Veterinary medicine

Patient care

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year of related experience

Tools

Neo (cloud platform)

Windows

Gmail

Google Drive

Job description

Berkeley Animal Hospital is a newly opened (June 2023) and privately owned clinic in Berkeley. We are seeking a full-time veterinary assistant(s) to join our team as we continue to grow.

Check out our website www.banimalhospital.com for more details about us!

About You:

• Uphold ethics and promote a culture that is positive and thoughtful.
• Passionate about veterinary medicine and animal well-being.
• Ability to give feedback to management and not partake in workplace gossip.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with patients, clients, and coworkers.
• Maintain proper documentation and medical records as required by law.
• Comfortable using multiple digital platforms (i.e.: Windows, Gmail, and Google Drive).
• Our software is Neo, a cloud platform, and we will train you if you have not used this program before.

Clinical Expectations include:

• Provide compassionate care to every patient.
• Perform routine diagnostic procedures (i.e.: various lab work and radiology).
• Accurately prepare medications and workstations upon DVM or RVT request.
• Assist DVM and RVT with all technical aspects of dental and surgery (i.e.: patient preparation and recovery, procedure preparation, and sterilization).
• Understand vaccine protocols.
• Dental experience preferred.
• Assist mobile veterinary specialists in cardiology, endoscopy, and surgery.
• Ability to monitor and record dogs and cats proficiently under anesthesia.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous veterinary experience.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Enthusiastic and highly reliable.
• People-oriented, team-oriented & detail-oriented.
• Adaptable/flexible.
• Autonomous/Independent.
• Able to provide a long-term commitment.

Job Types:

Full-time.

Pay:

Hourly based on experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• PTO.