Veterinary Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Pet Discounts

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will support veterinarians and technicians, perform patient handling, and help with exams and daily operations in a fast-paced GP/Urgent Care environment.

We value compassionate care, teamwork, and ongoing development. Open to a full-time day shift, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, and more as part of our Culture of Care.

Qualifications

• Experience in the veterinary field required.
• 2–3 years as Veterinary Assistant ideal.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and owners, record weights and vital signs
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications and restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Maintain medical records and hospital cleanliness
• Promote hospital services and educate clients

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal care

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospitalis currently seeking Veterinary Assistant to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital in Berkeley, California is a well-established practice serving a diverse urban community with comprehensive veterinary services. The team is dedicated to progressive medicine, client education, and fostering an inclusive, collaborative work environment.

Why Join Us:

• Join a hospital that has proudly served the Berkeley community since 1907, with a long-standing reputation for compassionate care and community trust. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a GP/Urgent Care hybrid setting, with plans to expand the Urgent Care side by late 2026.

Key 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.)

Qualifications

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

Schedule

• Full Time, Day Shift
• Monday - Friday
  
• Open to reviewing combination of availability

What We Offer

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$22 — $27 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to aCulture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. Withmore than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over11,000 dedicated professionals, including1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built onpartnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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