Veterinary Assistant: Surgical + Lab Support, $250 Sign-On

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

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.