Veterinary Assistant - Campus Veterinary Clinic

Amerivet; Berkeley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $250

CE support

Uniform allowance

Professional license reimbursement

Job summary

AmeriVet's Campus Veterinary Clinic in Berkeley seeks a Veterinary Assistant (full-time or part-time) to support daily patient care. You will room patients, assist in surgeries, perform venipuncture and bloodwork, and help educate clients with empathy and professionalism.

The team emphasizes compassionate medicine, community ties, and a collaborative work environment. Competitive hourly pay and benefits apply to eligible staff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years clinical experience as a Veterinary Assistant or receptionist.
• Experience rooming patients, assisting in surgeries, and bloodwork.
• Proficiency with X-ray positioning and animal handling.
• Excellent communication and client education skills.
• Ability to obtain accurate medical histories.

Responsibilities

• Assist during exams and procedures.
• Take blood and perform venipuncture.
• Operate X-ray equipment and position animals.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures and assist surgery.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

Skills

Rooming patients

Surgical assisting

Blood collection

X-ray positioning

Animal handling

Client education

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Venipuncture

Monitors anesthesia

Tools

IDEXX in-house lab

Digital radiology

Surgical tools

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#LI-JJ1At 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.