Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced Pet Care & Coordination

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Sick time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for their East Bay location. The role involves assisting veterinarians, collecting histories, and coordinating patient care while maintaining precise medical notes.

The ideal candidate has animal handling experience, can lift up to 50 lbs, and shows strong customer service and computer skills. Base hourly range is $18.00–$20.00, with pay determined by role, location and skills.

Qualifications

• Animal handling experience required.
• Ability to lift objects or pets at least 50 lbs.
• Working knowledge of basic medical terminology and animal husbandry.
• Comfortable interacting with the public; strong customer service.
• Competent computer skills; basic math and spelling.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians as a direct assistant and coordinate patient care.
• Take patient history from clients and assist during examinations.
• Keep meticulous notes on medical findings and record care recommendations.
• Perform duties across animal care coordination, customer service and record keeping.

Skills

Animal handling

Lift 50 lbs

Medical terminology

Customer service

Computer skills

Job description

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for their East Bay location. The role involves assisting veterinarians, collecting histories, and coordinating patient care while maintaining precise medical notes.

The ideal candidate has animal handling experience, can lift up to 50 lbs, and shows strong customer service and computer skills. Base hourly range is $18.00–$20.00, with pay determined by role, location and skills.