Veterinary Assistant - Campus Veterinary Clinic

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CE support

Uniform allowance

License reimbursement

Job summary

Campus Veterinary Clinic in Berkeley, CA is hiring a Veterinary Assistant (full-time or part-time) to join a compassionate team. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of clinical experience, strong animal handling and the ability to assist during surgeries, draw blood, and operate imaging equipment.

The clinic offers a $22.00–$28.00 hourly range, a $250 sign-on bonus, CE support, uniform allowance, and license reimbursement. A friendly, collaborative environment supports growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years clinical experience as a Veterinary Assistant or receptionist.
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
• Passion for working with animals and their owners.
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Accurate and thorough medical histories.
• Perform basic exam procedures.
• Venipuncture (cephalic, saphenous, jugular).
• Digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and provide surgical assistance.
• Draw blood and run bloodwork.
• Position animals for X-rays and imaging.
• Assist doctors during examinations and procedures.
• Educate clients on care and aftercare.

Skills

Animal handling

Venipuncture

X-ray positioning

Client education

Team player

Bloodwork

Tools

IDEXX in-house lab

Radiography equipment

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Campus Veterinary Clinic!

Come join an amazing team!

Berkeley, California

Campus Veterinary Clinic is a long-standing general practice hospital with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful Berkeley, California. Our goal is to provide compassionate and 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 either full-time or part-time Veterinary Assistants to join our team! The ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented team player 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.

Campus Veterinary Clinic 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!

• The hourly pay range for this position starts $22.00 - $28.00, this varies depending on experience, education, and certifications
• Additional $250.00 sign-on bonus!
• Continuing Education (CE) support
• Uniform allowance
• Professional License reimbursement

Who You Are

• 3+ years clinical experience as a Veterinary Assistant or receptionist
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Passion for working with animals and their owners
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
• Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories
• Perform basic exam procedures
• Skilled in venipuncture (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
• Able to perform digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning
• Comfortable with monitoring general anesthesia and surgical assistance preferred
• Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); IDEXX in-house laboratory
• Excellent client communication/education
• Adaptable to working well with current doctors and team members

What Makes Us Different

• Referral program - join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you!

Learn more about us at: AmeriVet Careers Page

Learn more about us at: or: campusveterinary.com, AmeriVet: Veterinary Partner Supporting Your Business

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.