Veterinary Assistant — Flexible Schedule + $250 Sign-On

Dewittvets; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; 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 hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate loves pets, is dependable, detail‑oriented, and a strong team player in a fun, supportive clinic.

Requirements include 3+ years clinical experience as a veterinary assistant or receptionist; knowledge of industry tools; venipuncture; radiology; anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance are preferred.

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.
• Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories.
• Perform basic exam procedures.
• Venipuncture (cephalic, saphenous, jugular).
• Digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning.
• Monitor general anesthesia and assist with surgery (preferred).
• Laboratory skills including microscope; IDEXX in-house laboratory.
• Excellent client communication and education.

Skills

Clinical experience

Vet assistant

Client communication

Animal handling

Medical histories

Tools

IDEXX in-house lab

Microscope

Digital radiology

Job description

Animal Medical Center San Rafael is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate loves pets, is dependable, detail‑oriented, and a strong team player in a fun, supportive clinic.

Requirements include 3+ years clinical experience as a veterinary assistant or receptionist; knowledge of industry tools; venipuncture; radiology; anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance are preferred.