Veterinary Assistant

VetnCare; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Pet care discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Groveway Pet Hospital in Castro Valley, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative team. You will work closely with veterinarians and RVTs to support patient care and maintain a busy, full-service practice.

We welcome candidates with a genuine love for animals, interest in exotics, and a proactive, team-focused approach. Full-time, Mon-Fri, 8 am–5 pm, with strong benefits and opportunities to grow your clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a veterinary practice, or currently enrolled in a Veterinary Technician program.
• Strong communicator with a warm, client-focused approach
• Detail-oriented, team-minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced general practice environment
• Experience working with exotics is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain thorough medical histories from pet owners
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments and assist veterinarians during examinations
• Provide routine patient care, administer vaccines, and safely restrain patients for exams and treatments
• Collect laboratory samples, perform blood draws, run in-house laboratory diagnostics, and prepare samples for outside laboratories
• Educate clients on medications, preventive care, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure timely documentation of patient care
• Clean, stock, and organize exam rooms and treatment areas to support daily hospital operations
• Support a variable caseload depending on seasonal demand while maintaining efficient workflow
• Assist with scheduling, client check-in/check-out, answering phones, and other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communicator

Client-focused

Detail-oriented

Education

Currently enrolled in Veterinary Technician program

Job description

At Groveway Pet Hospital, we believe pets and people deserve better care.

We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative team in Castro Valley. You’ll use your practical skills to support compassionate patient care, work alongside experienced veterinarians and RVTs, and continue developing in a busy, full-service general practice.

Interested in exotics? Our team shares an enthusiasm for exotic pets—especially reptiles—and we’re seeing growing client demand for their care. Experience is welcome, but it isn’t essential.

And that support goes further. As part of VetnCare, you’ll be connected to experienced clinicians, shared expertise and a dedicated Community Support Team, giving you more resources to support your patients and build a rewarding, sustainable career.

What You Can Expect at Groveway

• A structured, balanced schedule, working Monday through Friday, 8 am–5 pm, giving you time to recharge outside work.
• A varied general practice caseload, supporting wellness care, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery and hospitalized patients.
• Opportunities to discover your potential, with collaboration and support to develop your clinical skills.
• An interest in exotics you can share, working with colleagues who enjoy caring for exotic pets, particularly reptiles.
• A community-focused culture, built on longstanding client relationships, compassionate care and clear communication
• A team grounded in shared values, working together, staying curious, speaking up, and looking for better ways to care for pets, support clients, and help one another.

Your Role

Working closely with our veterinarians and hospital team, you will:

• Room patients and obtain thorough medical histories from pet owners
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments and assist veterinarians during examinations
• Provide routine patient care, administer vaccines, and safely restrain patients for exams and treatments
• Collect laboratory samples, perform blood draws, run in-house laboratory diagnostics, and prepare samples for outside laboratories
• Educate clients on medications, preventive care, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure timely documentation of patient care
• Clean, stock, and organize exam rooms and treatment areas to support daily hospital operations
• Support a variable caseload depending on seasonal demand while maintaining efficient workflow
• Assist with scheduling, client check-in/check-out, answering phones, and other duties as assigned

What Better Care means for you:

• Shared impact bonus resulting from hospital profitability
• Generous discounts on care for all teammate pets *exclusions apply + free clinical exams
• Comprehensive medical (virtual care included), dental, and vision insurance to support your health while you care for theirs
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
• Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts to maximize your tax savings and healthcare flexibility
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance to protect what matters most
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income if life throws you a curveball.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7 for you and your loved ones .
• Free access to VetFolio
• Company provided access to Calm app and Talkspace therapy services
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays to support your work-life balance
• Consistent growth opportunities to advance your career
• Annual engagement surveys so your voice shapes our workplace culture and policies
• Annual event to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teams

The Right Fit:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a veterinary practice, or currently enrolled in a Veterinary Technician program
• Strong communicator with a warm, client-focused approach
• Detail-oriented, team-minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced general practice environment
• Experience working with exotics is a plus!

About VetnCare

VetnCare is a community of veterinary hospitals across Northern California, united by a shared belief that pets and people deserve better care.

Each of our hospitals is uniquely rooted in its local community, and we believe in preserving and strengthening what makes each one special. Together, they are connected by shared clinical expertise, resources, and a commitment to high standards of care.

This connected approach expands access to expertise and advanced care for pets and their families, while giving veterinary professionals the support, collaboration, and opportunities they need to do their best work.

Together, we’re bringing better care to pets and people.

**Some benefits are available exclusively to full-time team members**