Veterinary Assistant

Hayward Animal Clinic

Hayward, CA, United States
Base: $24 - $28 ph depending on experience; bonus/...
Full-time, monday – friday with saturday coverage required; flexible/open availability.
3+ years clinical experience as veterinary assistant
Proper animal handling and restraint skills
Venipuncture expertise (cephalic, saphenous, jugular)
Hayward Animal Clinic is seeking a Full-time Veterinary Assistant who is dependable and detail-oriented, with experience in patient care, blood drawing, and surgical assistance. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and a passion for animal welfare, offering competitive pay and various benefits

Job Summary

  • The ideal candidate must be a dependable, detail-oriented team player with 3+ years of clinical experience.
  • Responsibilities include rooming patients, drawing blood, assisting in surgeries, and performing digital radiology.
  • The company offers competitive pay, CE programs at no cost, and a supportive collaborative work environment.

Matching Summary

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Hayward Animal Clinic is seeking a Full-time Veterinary Assistant who is dependable and detail-oriented, with experience in patient care, blood drawing, and surgical assistance. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and a passion for animal welfare, offering competitive pay and various benefits.

Salary

Base: $24 - $28 per hour depending on experience; 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 expertise (cephalic, saphenous, jugular)
  • Digital radiology positioning and X-ray performance
  • Laboratory skills including microscope and IDEXX

Nice-to-have

  • Certified Veterinary Assistant credential
  • Current veterinary technician student status
  • Positive inclusive team member attitude
  • Excellent client communication and education skills
  • Passion for working with animals and owners

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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