Veterinary Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners; Burlingame (CA); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this hybrid role, you will have the opportunity to provide exceptional care to pets, assisting with exams, treatments, and surgeries while ensuring smooth client interactions. This full-time position offers flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about animal care and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k options

Paid time off

Personal pet discount

Uniform allowance

Bonus package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting required.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, surgical assistance, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in exams, treatments, and surgeries for pets.
• Support client communications and scheduling.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Venipuncture

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology

Laboratory testing

Client service

Tools

Evet/Pulse

Job description

Burlingame Family Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! In this hybrid role, you will play a critical part in providing exceptional care to both our routine general practice patients and those requiring urgent care. You will be responsible for assisting in exams, treatments, and surgeries, while also supporting client communications, scheduling, and ensuring a smooth flow of appointments. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about both animal care and client service, we want to hear from you!

This is a full-time position with flexible availability needed, including evenings and weekends.

Full-time benefits and compensation:

• Compensation: $25-30/hour, based on experience and skill set
• Bonus package: $500 for those with 3+ years of consecutive, current VA experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 3+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
• Proficiency in the following skills:
• Venipuncture and placing IV catheters
• Surgical assistance and anesthesia monitoring
• Radiology and laboratory testing
• Client service and education

About our hospital:

At Burlingame Family Pet Hospital, we provide a complete range of services to companion animals in the California Bay Area. We’re equipped to perform soft-tissue surgery, general wellness, urgent care, dentistry, orthopedics, and more out of our state-of-the-art surgical suite. Our 3 doctors are well-equipped with digital radiology, in-house diagnostics, all computerized records (Evet/Pulse), and most of all, a talented and committed support staff team.