Veterinary Assistant - Campus Veterinary Clinic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CE support

Uniform allowance

License reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Referral program

Career development

Job summary

Campus Veterinary Clinic in Berkeley, CA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team on a full‑time or part‑time basis. The role includes rooming patients, assisting in surgery, drawing blood, and running bloodwork, as well as positioning animals for X‑rays and ensuring excellent client communication.

We offer a welcoming, community‑oriented practice with opportunities for continuing education, sign‑on bonus, CE support, uniform allowance, and license reimbursement.

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.
• Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories.
• Perform basic exam procedures.
• Venipuncture (cephalic, saphenous, jugular).
• Digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning.
• Monitoring/general anesthesia and surgical assistance preferred.
• Laboratory skills including microscope; IDEXX in-house laboratory.
• Excellent client communication/education.
• Adaptable to working well with current doctors and team members.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and assist in surgical procedures.
• Draw blood and run bloodwork as needed.
• Take medical histories and assist with exams.
• Position and restrain animals safely and effectively.
• Maintain clear client communication and education.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and team for patient care.

Skills

Clinical experience

Animal handling

Venipuncture

Digital radiology

Communication

Organizational skills

Medical history taking

Tools

X-ray equipment

Microscope

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!
• 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.

At AmeriVet we believe thriving teams build thriving communities.

You will have the tools, resources and opportunities to grow your career – no matter where you start.