Lead Veterinary Assistant — Sign-On & CE Support

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$250 sign-on bonus

CE support

Uniform allowance

License reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Animal Medical Center San Rafael is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Assistant to join our supportive team. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and passionate about pets and their families.

We offer a competitive hourly pay range of $22.00–$28.00 per hour, with a $250 sign-on bonus, CE support, annual uniform allowance, professional license reimbursement, and flexible scheduling (8-hour shifts, Monday–Saturday).

Qualifications

• 3+ years clinical experience as a veterinary assistant or receptionist.
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
• Passion for working with animals and their owners.
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories.
• Perform basic exam procedures.
• Venipuncture (cephalic, saphenous, jugular).
• Digital radiology positioning.
• Monitor general anesthesia and assist surgeries.
• Laboratory skills including IDEXX in-house lab.
• Excellent client communication/education.
• Adaptable to working with doctors and team.

Skills

3+ years clinical experience

Industry tools knowledge

Animal handling & restraint

Communication & organizational skills

Medical histories

Basic exam procedures

Venipuncture

Radiology positioning

Anesthesia monitoring/surgical support

Laboratory skills (IDEXX)

Client communication/education

Team adaptability

Tools

IDEXX in-house laboratory

Job description

Animal Medical Center San Rafael is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Assistant to join our supportive team. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and passionate about pets and their families.

We offer a competitive hourly pay range of $22.00–$28.00 per hour, with a $250 sign-on bonus, CE support, annual uniform allowance, professional license reimbursement, and flexible scheduling (8-hour shifts, Monday–Saturday).