Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Berkeley, CA, with pay of $25–$30 per hour. Berkeley Animal Hospital is a privately owned small-animal clinic focused on high-quality medicine and compassionate care. The assistant supports veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians with patient care, examinations, procedures, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, and treatment-area preparation. The role also helps maintain accurate records and supports visiting specialists during advanced procedures.

What you'll do

• Provide attentive patient care and client service
• assist veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians with exams, procedures, dentistry, and surgery
• prepare and maintain treatment areas, surgical suites, and equipment
• perform routine diagnostics such as lab work and radiology
• prepare and handle medications as directed
• monitor and record patient vitals, including under anesthesia
• support visiting specialists
• maintain compliant medical records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

small animal care

veterinary medicine

patient monitoring

dentistry

surgery support

diagnostics

berkeley ca

berkeley animal hospital

$25–$30/hr

one year experience

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and dental benefits
• retirement benefits (401(k))
• paid time off
• employee discounts.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of veterinary experience. Dental and anesthesia-monitoring experience is preferred. Benefits include health, dental, and retirement benefits, paid time off, and employee discounts.

About the employer

Berkeley Animal Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.