Veterinary Assistant — Career Growth & Team Perks

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet care discounts

Career development

National AmeriVet network

Referral program

Team environment

Job summary

Boulevard Pet Hospital in Castro Valley, CA, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join a friendly, patient-centered team.

The ideal candidate has veterinary experience, animal handling skills, and a positive, team-oriented mindset. Responsibilities include rooming, assisting with procedures, blood draws, and basic radiography, with a supportive, growth-focused workplace at AmeriVet partner locations.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years veterinary experience preferred.
• Experience with animal handling and restraint.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Positive team player who is eager to learn.
• Familiarity with X-ray positioning and in-house equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and provide comfort and preparation for exams.
• Assist veterinarians during procedures and surgeries.
• Draw blood and perform in-house bloodwork as needed.
• Support imaging with proper positioning and anesthesia monitoring when applicable.

Skills

Vet experience

Animal restraint

Blood draw

Bloodwork

X-ray positioning

Client education

Team player

Communication

EzyVet

Tools

EzyVet

Job description

Boulevard Pet Hospital in Castro Valley, CA, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join a friendly, patient-centered team.

The ideal candidate has veterinary experience, animal handling skills, and a positive, team-oriented mindset. Responsibilities include rooming, assisting with procedures, blood draws, and basic radiography, with a supportive, growth-focused workplace at AmeriVet partner locations.