Top 28 Veterinary assistant Jobs in Brentwood, Ca

Veterinary Assistant - Experience Required
Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care —San Ramon, CA
- $23 - $27 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Vital signs
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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14d
Experienced Veterinary Assistant or RVT
Del Valle Pet Hospital —Livermore, CA
- $19 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Windows
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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6d
Part-Time Animal Care Attendant/Kennel Assistant
Town and Country Veterinary Hospital and Pleasanton Pet Hotel —Pleasanton, CA
- $17.50 - $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Entry level
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
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Veterinary Assistant
Brentwood Veterinary Hospital —Brentwood, CA
- $17 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
Veterinary Assistant
Petco —Brentwood, CA
- Full-time
- Blood sampling
- Analysis skills
- Medical-surgical
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals —Walnut Creek, CA
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
Veterinary Assistant, CCU
Ethos Veterinary Health —Concord, CA
- Up to $30 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Vital signs
- Medication administration
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Assistant ER
VCA Animal Hospitals —Walnut Creek, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- ER
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
Kennel Assistant
Animal Medical Center of Pleasanton —Pleasanton, CA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- COVID-19 protective measures
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Veterinary Assistant, Surgery
Ethos Veterinary Health —Concord, CA
- Up to $38 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Operating room
- Continuing education credits
- Disability insurance
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Veterinary Assistant
PetCura Animal Hospital —Livermore, CA
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Email
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Entry level
- Time management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Veterinary Assistant, Oncology
Ethos Veterinary Health —Concord, CA
- Up to $34 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Relief Veterinary Assistant/Technician
VCA Animal Hospitals —Concord, CA
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Outpatient experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
13d
Veterinary Assistant
Vets for Pets Inc. —Dublin, CA
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Maintenance
- Clinic experience
- Employee discount
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7d
Veterinary Assistant - Venetian Pet Hospital
Suveto —Stockton, CA
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Patient monitoring
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Veterinary Assistant
VetnCare —Castro Valley, CA
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- 1 year
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
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6d
Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician
Venetian Pet Hospital —Stockton, CA
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Locum (Relief) Vet Tech or experienced Vet Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals —Antioch, CA
- $26 - $36 an hour
- Part-time
- Blood sampling
- Mid-level
- ER
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital —Pleasant Hill, CA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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RVT or Non-Credentialed Experienced Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Rossmoor Pet Hospital —Walnut Creek, CA
- $18 - $35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Anatomy knowledge
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Veterinary Assistant - Experience Required

Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care
San Ramon, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$23 - $27 an hour
14 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Vascular access
Companion animal handling
Customer communication
Teamwork
Vital signs
Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
Peripheral intravenous cannulation
Customer service
Animal catheterization
English
Animal blood collection
Attention to detail
Safety equipment
Veterinary assistant experience

Full Job Description

Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative, fast-paced hospital team.

We are looking for a skilled veterinary assistant who is confident in technical patient care, thrives in a busy clinical environment, and is passionate about delivering high-quality medicine and compassionate care to both patients and clients.

This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on patient care, assisting veterinarians and technicians, supporting a busy appointment schedule, and working as part of a collaborative team.

What We're Looking For

Candidates should have experience or proficiency in:

Venipuncture and blood collection
IV catheter placement
Patient restraint and low-stress handling
Rooming appointments and obtaining patient histories
Collecting and recording patient vitals (TPR)
In-house laboratory sample collection and preparation
Assisting veterinarians and technicians with diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
Client communication and exceptional customer service
Fast-paced treatment workflow

Clinical Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters.
Collect and accurately record patient histories, TPR, and other vital parameters.
Safely restrain patients for examinations, diagnostics, and treatments.
Assist veterinarians and technicians with outpatient appointments, diagnostics, imaging, treatments, and procedures.
Collect laboratory samples and prepare specimens for in-house diagnostic testing.
Assist with medication preparation and administration as directed.
Support urgent care workflow by obtaining patient histories, collecting vitals, assisting with patient flow, and preparing patients for examination.
Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
Prepare discharge instructions and review medications and home care instructions with clients as directed.
Provide compassionate customer service and maintain clear communication with clients throughout the patient visit.
Maintain accurate medical records, treatment documentation, and charge entry.

Hospital Support Responsibilities

Maintain clean, organized, and appropriately stocked treatment areas.
Assist with room setup, equipment preparation, laundry, and hospital organization.
Support team workflow through proactive communication and collaboration.
Set up equipment and prepare supplies as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Veterinary Assistant is required.
Experience performing venipuncture and placing IV catheters is required.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Strong teamwork skills and willingness to support veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to safely restrain animals and lift patients with assistance as needed.

Competencies

Candidates will be evaluated for these job-role competencies:

Ethics and Values, with demonstrated actions that consistently reflect integrity and professionalism.
Action Oriented, working with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm while taking initiative.
Communication, both verbal and written, with clients and team members.
Customer Focus, providing outstanding service to clients while supporting patient care.
Functional/Technical Skills related to veterinary assisting, patient safety, and hospital operations.
Nimble Learning, with a willingness to grow and develop new skills.
Optimizing Work Processes, using established procedures to maintain efficiency and quality.
Problem Solving to support patients, clients, doctors, and teammates.
Resilience in a busy and fast-paced hospital environment.
Self-Awareness, welcoming feedback and demonstrating professionalism.

Additional Requirements

The nature of the Veterinary Assistant role requires:

On-site presence.
The ability to see, hear, and rapidly process what is occurring in a fast-paced clinical environment. Close vision is essential for completing job duties.
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle instruments, equipment, and patients safely.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; reach, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
Ability to lift pets up to 25 pounds independently and up to 55 pounds with team assistance, stock supplies, clean kennels, and safely restrain animals to minimize the risk of injury.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and safely handle cleaning agents and medications.
Strong verbal communication skills in English.

Compensation, Benefits & Schedule

Full-time
8-hour shifts
Nights and weekends required
$23-$27 per hour, depending on experience
Employee pet discount
Sick pay accrual

Full-time employees are also eligible for:

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Vacation pay accrual

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you available to work until 9pm on weekdays and until 6:30pm on weekends?
Are you comfortable independently performing venipuncture (drawing blood)?
Are you comfortable independently placing IV catheters in dogs and cats?

Experience:

Veterinary assistant: 2 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

San Ramon, CA 94583 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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veterinary assistant jobs in brentwood, ca

Veterinary Assistant - Experience Required

Experienced Veterinary Assistant or RVT

Part-Time Animal Care Attendant/Kennel Assistant

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Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician

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Experienced Veterinary Assistant

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