Veterinary Assistant

Hayward Animal Clinic

Hayward, CA, United States
Base: $24 - $28 ph; bonus/equity: performance bonu...
Full-time, monday – friday, with flexible/open availability; saturday coverage required.
3+ years clinical experience as veterinary assistant
Proper animal handling and restraint skills
Venipuncture proficiency (cephalic, saphenous, jugular)
Hayward Animal Clinic is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant who is dependable, detail-oriented, and passionate about animal care. The ideal candidate should have clinical experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a supportive environment

Job Summary

  • The ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented team player who loves pets and being part of a fun, supportive team.
  • Employees receive competitive pay ranging from $24 to $28 per hour along with health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
  • The clinic offers career development opportunities including free CE programs provided by AmeriVet and a referral program for bringing in friends.

Matching Summary

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Hayward Animal Clinic is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant who is dependable, detail-oriented, and passionate about animal care. The ideal candidate should have clinical experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a supportive environment.

Salary

Base: $24 - $28 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Performance bonuses available; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years clinical experience as veterinary assistant
  • Proper animal handling and restraint skills
  • Venipuncture proficiency (cephalic, saphenous, jugular)
  • Digital radiology positioning and operation
  • General anesthesia monitoring capabilities
  • In-house laboratory skills including cytology

Nice-to-have

  • Certified Veterinary Assistant credential
  • Current veterinary technician student status
  • Positive inclusive team member attitude
  • Excellent client communication and education skills
  • Adaptable to flexible open availability schedule

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years clinical experience required
  • CVA certification preferred or current vet tech student
  • Full-time availability including Saturday coverage

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