Veterinary Assistant

Hayward Animal Clinic

Hayward, CA, United States
Base: $24 - $28 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
Full-time, in-person (monday – friday, with 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 at least three years of clinical experience and various veterinary skills, and will be part of a supportive team 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 CE programs provided by AmeriVet at no cost to the employee.

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 at least three years of clinical experience and various veterinary skills, and will be part of a supportive team environment.

Salary

Base: $24 - $28 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off

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 capabilities
  • In-house laboratory skills including cytology

Nice-to-have

  • Certified Veterinary Assistant credential preferred
  • 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 or vet tech student status preferred
  • Full-time availability including Saturday coverage

Work Rights

Not specified

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