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$23-$27 per hour, depending on experience | Full-Time Preferred | 1 Position Available Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative, fast-paced hospital team. We are looking for someone with a solid foundation in veterinary assisting who brings hands-on clinical skills, takes initiative, and helps keep patient care running smoothly. We are primarily seeking a full-time candidate for a Sunday-Thursday schedule, but may consider a part-time candidate available Sunday-Tuesday if a full-time match is not available. The ideal candidate can learn our hospital workflows and protocols and become self-sufficient with routine responsibilities after training. Experience with vaccinations, injections, blood draws, and nail trims is important. Previous experience taking diagnostic radiographs and assisting with sedation, including monitoring sedated patients under the direction of an RVT or veterinarian, is a plus. Urgent care experience is also valued. Veterinary Assistants work under the direction of our veterinarians and Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs), supporting patient care while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient clinical environment. This is a hands-on, physically active role that combines clinical assisting with cleaning, stocking, instrument preparation, and other essential hospital-support responsibilities. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who: Has previous hands-on experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a veterinary hospital. Has experience with routine veterinary procedures, including vaccinations, injections, blood draws, and nail trims. Has previous experience taking diagnostic radiographs (X-rays), preferred. Has previous experience assisting with sedation and monitoring sedated patients under the direction of an RVT or veterinarian, preferred. Has previous urgent care experience, a plus. Is comfortable safely handling and restraining dogs and cats with varying temperaments and medical needs. Can learn BRVC's hospital workflows and protocols and become self-sufficient with routine responsibilities. Takes initiative, anticipates department needs, and follows through on assigned tasks. Understands when to work independently and when to seek guidance from an RVT or veterinarian. Communicates patient observations and concerns promptly and clearly. Follows established patient-safety, infection-control, and clinical protocols. Works well with others and responds constructively to feedback. Is dependable, punctual, and able to commit to the required Sunday-Thursday schedule. Is willing to perform cleaning, stocking, laundry, and other support tasks necessary to keep the hospital running smoothly. Primary Responsibilities Clinical and Patient-Care Support Assist veterinarians and RVTs with examinations, procedures, and routine patient-care needs as directed. Assist with vaccinations, injections, blood draws, nail trims, and other routine veterinary procedures within the scope of the role and under appropriate direction. Assist with diagnostic radiographs as trained and authorized, following BRVC's radiology safety requirements and protocols. Assist with sedation-related patient care, including monitoring sedated patients when assigned and under the direction of an RVT or veterinarian. Safely handle and restrain patients for examinations, procedures, and routine care. Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for appointments and procedures. Promptly communicate patient observations and concerns to an RVT or veterinarian. Support technician appointments and assist with urgent care workflow as assigned. Follow established instructions and seek guidance when a patient's needs or circumstances require it. Hospital Operations and Department Support Maintain clean and organized treatment areas throughout the day. Clean and disinfect treatment tables, kennels, equipment, and work surfaces. Restock supplies and prepare equipment and treatment areas for patient care. Prepare instrument packs and follow established sterilization procedures. Complete laundry and routine hospital cleaning duties. Move patients safely throughout the hospital. Recognize routine department needs and take initiative to address them. Support veterinarians, RVTs, and other team members in maintaining an efficient and safe hospital environment. What This Role Is — and Isn't This is an experienced clinical support role for a Veterinary Assistant who can contribute practical skills while supporting the broader needs of the hospital. We are looking for someone with hands-on experience in routine veterinary procedures who can take ownership of assigned responsibilities and become increasingly self-sufficient after learning our workflows. The successful candidate will work under the direction of our veterinarians and RVTs. They should be comfortable managing routine responsibilities, staying organized, and recognizing when a situation requires additional guidance or support. This position requires both clinical assisting skills and a willingness to contribute to the everyday work that keeps the hospital functioning, including cleaning, stocking, instrument preparation, and maintaining organized treatment areas. Anesthesia monitoring is performed by our RVTs and is not a responsibility of this Veterinary Assistant position. Qualifications Previous veterinary hospital experience as a Veterinary Assistant required. Experience with vaccinations, injections, blood draws, and nail trims preferred. Previous experience taking diagnostic radiographs preferred. Previous experience assisting with sedation or monitoring sedated patients under appropriate direction preferred. Urgent care experience is a plus. Experience safely handling and restraining dogs and cats. Ability to follow established procedures and complete tasks accurately. Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through. Ability to work with a high degree of self-sufficiency after training on hospital workflows. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Reliable attendance and punctuality. Comfortable performing cleaning, stocking, laundry, and other routine hospital-support tasks. Professional and compassionate approach to patient care. Availability for the required Sunday-Thursday schedule.

Schedule Preferred schedule:

Sunday-Thursday Sunday:

Shift scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Monday-Thursday:

Shift scheduled between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Eight-hour shifts within the designated timeframes.

Part-time option:

Sunday-Tuesday Candidates available to work Sunday through Tuesday may also be considered if a full-time candidate is not available. Please indicate your availability and whether you are seeking full-time or part-time employment when applying. The ability to work Sundays is essential for this position. Competencies Candidates will be evaluated on the following job-related competencies:

Functional/Technical Skills:

Applies veterinary assisting knowledge and practical clinical skills appropriately.

Action Oriented:

Takes initiative and follows through on responsibilities.

Optimizing Work Processes:

Learns and follows hospital workflows to maintain efficiency and quality.

Problem Solving:

Uses sound judgment and recognizes when guidance or assistance is needed.

Communication:

Communicates clearly with the medical team and promptly reports patient concerns.

Ethics and Values:

Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and respect for patients and coworkers.

Customer Focus:

Contributes to a positive client experience through attentive patient care.

Resilience:

Remains effective in a busy clinical environment.

Nimble Learning:

Learns BRVC-specific processes and applies feedback.

Self-Awareness:

Recognizes personal limits and seeks appropriate support. Additional Requirements The nature of this role requires: On-site presence in a veterinary hospital. Ability to see, hear, and respond to activity in a fast-paced clinical environment; close vision is needed for clinical tasks. Ability to use hands and fingers to handle instruments, equipment, medications, and patients safely. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly reach, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and perform repetitive physical tasks. Ability to lift pets up to 25 pounds independently and up to 55 pounds with team assistance. Ability to stock supplies, clean kennels, and safely restrain animals using appropriate techniques. Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and safely handle cleaning agents and medications. Strong verbal communication skills in English. Compensation & Benefits Full-time position Sunday-Thursday schedule Eight-hour shifts $23-$27 per hour, depending on experience Employee pet discount Vacation pay accrual Sick pay accrual Full-time employees are also eligible for: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) If you have hands-on veterinary assisting experience, enjoy contributing to patient care, and can balance clinical responsibilities with the daily work that keeps a hospital running, we encourage you to apply.

Pay:

$23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): This position is primarily full-time, with a Sunday-Thursday schedule. We may also consider a part-time candidate available Sunday-Tuesday if a full-time candidate is not available. Sunday shifts are scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and Monday-Thursday shifts are scheduled between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Which schedule are you available to work, and can you consistently meet the required shift times for that schedule?

Full-time:

Sunday-Thursday Part-time:

Sunday-Tuesday Either schedule Neither schedule works for my availability

Experience:

Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)

Venipuncture:

1 year (Preferred) Animal restraint: 1 year (Required)

Language:

English (Required) Ability to

Commute:

San Ramon, CA 94583 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person