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A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$42,405 / year median in California
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Assistant Central Veterinary Hospital
- Fremont
- 4.0 Fremont, CA Job Details Full-time $25
- $30 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance 401(k) matching Pet insurance Qualifications Animal hospital experience Clinic experience High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Join Our Growing Team!
Start by October 12th for a $2500 Signing Bonus! Central Veterinary Hospital in Fremont, CA is a well-established veterinary general practice searching for a three experienced Veterinary Assistants to join our growing team! We're offering a competitive hourly rate of $25
- 30 per hour based on experience, along with a $2,500 signing bonus for candidates who start by October 12th.
These positions focus heavily on supporting veterinarians in exam rooms, assisting with patient care, and maintaining an efficient and compassionate experience for our clients. Schedule To support work-life balance, we provide the choice of 5x8 or 4x10 shifts. Candidates must be available Monday-Friday from 7:30am
- 7:30pm for scheduling purposes. Veterinary Assistant (Level 2)
- $25•27/hour Level 2 Veterinary Assistants work with limited supervision and consistently perform essential clinical and room-support duties.
Expectations:
Proficiency in blood draws, patient restraint, patient histories, laboratory support, and medical documentation Support veterinarians during appointments, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures Manage accurate medical records using Instinct EMR Support doctors with ScribbleVet, our AI-powered scribe tool Prepare exam rooms, patients, equipment, and supplies Monitor patients and promptly communicate concerns Provide veterinarian-approved client education and home-care instructions Help train and support less-experienced team members At least 2 years of veterinary clinical experience Veterinary Assistant (Level 3)
- $28•30/hour Level 3 Veterinary Assistants are senior team members who demonstrate advanced clinical skills and serve as resources and mentors for the team.
Expectations:
Advanced proficiency in blood draws, patient restraint, room support, procedural preparation, and laboratory workflows Mentor and train Level I and Level II Veterinary Assistants Anticipate veterinarian needs and help coordinate appointment and patient flow Manage accurate and complete medical records using Instinct EMR Effectively support doctors with ScribbleVet, our AI-powered scribe tool Confidently assist with challenging or medically compromised patients Recognize and promptly communicate changes in patient condition Help reinforce patient-care, safety, and infection-control standards Model strong communication, accountability, and client service At least 4 years of veterinary clinical experience All candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and perform duties within the veterinary assistant scope of practice. Benefits Competitive hourly rate with no weekends! Paid time off Health insurance 401(k) with matching Employee pet insurance with employer contribution Uniform allowance Continuing education support Applicant Privacy Notice dvp48Q1Zhu