Veterinary Assistant - Boulevard Pet Hospital

AmeriVet; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet care discounts

Career development

200+ locations via AmeriVet network

Referral program

Growth opportunities with AmeriVet

Job summary

Boulevard Pet Hospital in Castro Valley, California seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join a compassionate team. The ideal candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, and love pets; responsibilities include rooming patients, assisting in surgery, drawing blood, running bloodwork, taking and positioning radiographs, proper animal handling, and educating clients.

We offer pet care discounts, career development, access to AmeriVet network across 200+ locations, referral program, and a supportive

Qualifications

• At least 2 years veterinary experience (highly preferred)
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Positive team player willing to continue to learn
• Able to handle fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of care
• EzyVet software and in-house lab equipment experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Room patients and assist during examinations and procedures
• Assist in surgical procedures and post-operative care
• Draw blood and run bloodwork as needed
• Take and position radiographs (X-rays)
• Proper animal handling and restraint
• Educate clients on care and treatment plans
• Maintain high standards of care in a fast-paced clinic

Skills

Rooming patients

Surgical assisting

Blood draw

Bloodwork

X-rays

Animal handling

Client education

Team player

Tools

EzyVet

In-house lab equipment

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Boulevard Pet Hospital

Castro Valley, California

Come Join A Great Team!!

Boulevard Pet Hospital is a long-standing animal hospital with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful Castro Valley, California. We value compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for pets, and provide excellent client service in an upbeat and fun working environment. Our animal medical facility provides quality medicine while striving to make an impact in our community and treat our patients/clients like family.

Who We’re Looking For

We are currently looking to hire a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! The ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented individual who loves pets and being part of a fun, supportive team. They will have experience rooming patients, surgical assisting experience and knowledge of equipment used, drawing blood and running bloodwork, knowledge of x-rays and proper positioning, experience with proper animal handling and restraint, understanding the importance of client education, and being a positive and motivating team member.

Boulevard Pet Hospital aims to provide owners with sound, honest choices for their pets and to provide our patients with excellent and compassionate medical care. We strive to give our customers the best-personalized service possible and to create a friendly, professional work environment for our awesome staff!

Benefits of working at Boulevard Pet Hospital:

• Pet care discounts for your personal pets

• Career development and advancement opportunities

• Over 200+ locations all over the US to choose between with AmeriVet partnering practices

• A great place to work with motivated and well-trained staff

• Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!

• AmeriVet partnering practices are rapidly growing and expanding, adding more perks and inclusion for hospitals and professionals in the industry!

Learn more about us: Boulevard Pet Hospital

Pay Range $22-$28/hr per hour DOE

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of veterinary experience(highly preferred)

• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint

• Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills

• Positive team player willing to continue to learn

• Able to handle a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of care

• EzyVet computer software and in-house lab equipment experience are a plus!

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At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.

• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.

• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.

• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.