Veterinary Assistant - Boulevard Pet Hospital

Boulevard Pet Hospital; Castro Valley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet care discounts

Career development

200+ locations with AmeriVet

Referral program

AmeriVet partnership

Job summary

Boulevard Pet Hospital in Castro Valley, CA, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a friendly, community-focused team. The role involves rooming patients, assisting with surgeries, drawing blood, and handling pets with care.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of veterinary experience and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Room patients and assist with surgical procedures.
• Draw blood and run bloodwork as needed.
• Position animals correctly for radiographs and other imaging.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Support a collaborative, patient-focused team environment.

Skills

2+ years veterinary experience

Animal handling and restraint

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

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!** *#veterinaryassistant #vetprofessionals #vettechs #vetnurses #vettechlife*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.