Veterinary Assistant: CE, Flexible Schedule, Sign-On

AmeriVet; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CE support

Uniform allowance

License reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Animal Medical Center San Rafael is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and loves pets, contributing to a fun, supportive work environment.

We offer $22.00–$28.00 per hour, a $250 sign-on bonus, CE support, uniform allowance, license reimbursement, and flexible 8-hour shifts Monday–Saturday. Join our high-performing team and help provide excellent care for pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• 3+ years clinical experience as a veterinary assistant or receptionist.
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic exam procedures.
• Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories.
• Assist with venipuncture and radiology.
• Monitor general anesthesia and assist surgery.
• Client communication and education.
• Adapt to work with doctors and team members.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication

Animal handling

Team player

Tools

IDEXX in-house laboratory

Digital radiology (X-ray)

Job description

Animal Medical Center San Rafael is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and loves pets, contributing to a fun, supportive work environment.

We offer $22.00–$28.00 per hour, a $250 sign-on bonus, CE support, uniform allowance, license reimbursement, and flexible 8-hour shifts Monday–Saturday. Join our high-performing team and help provide excellent care for pets and their owners.