Top 85 Veterinary assistant Jobs in Orinda Ca

Veterinary Assistant
East Bay SPCA —Oakland, CA
- $23.75 - $25.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Patient monitoring
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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RVT or Experienced Veterinary Assistant for ECC/Specialty Hospital
Omega Veterinary Group —San Mateo, CA
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Patient monitoring
- Mid-level
- Math
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Kennel Assistant
Canyonwyck Kennels —Walnut Creek, CA
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
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Veterinary Assistant
Irving Pet Hospital —San Francisco, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Veterinary Assistant
Park Animal Hospital San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- $22 - $28 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Outpatient experience
- Cleaning
- Continuing education credits
- Paid parental leave
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Kennel Assistant
Hugs For Harry —Lafayette, CA
- From $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Heavy lifting
- In-person
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Veterinary Assistant
Petco —Walnut Creek, CA
- $18.50 - $29.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Fair chance
- Computer skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Kennel Assistant
Berkeley Animal Hospital —Berkeley, CA
- $19.50 - $25.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Windows
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals —Moraga, CA
- $21 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
Veterinary Assistant, Cardiology
Ethos Veterinary Health —Concord, CA
- $25 - $31 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Assistant and Technician
ABC Pet Clinic —San Ramon, CA
- $24 - $32 an hour
- Part-time
- Patient monitoring
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Full-Time Veterinary Assistant
Berkeley Humane —Berkeley, CA
- Email
- Entry level
Kennel Assistant
Animal Care Hospital of Walnut Creek —Walnut Creek, CA
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kennel Assistant
Veterinary Practice Partners —Walnut Creek, CA
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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
Joybound People & Pets —Walnut Creek, CA
- $25 - $34 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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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, 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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11d
Relief Veterinary Hospital Assistant
Berkeley Humane —Berkeley, CA
- Part-time
- Entry level
Veterinary Assistant - Berkeley
Modern Animal —Berkeley, CA
- $25.30 - $29.90 an hour
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Assistant

East Bay SPCA -
Oakland, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$23.75 - $25.00 an hour

Benefits

Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Uniform allowance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Companion animal handling
Customer communication
Medical documentation
Patient monitoring
Clinic experience
Windows
Veterinary clinic experience
Driver's License
Dog handling
Communication with pet owners
Veterinary assistant experience
Animal restraint

Full Job Description

Veterinary Assistant

East Bay SPCA is a 501(c)3 non-profit committed to the welfare of dogs and cats in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Our mission is to transform the lives of cats and dogs by enriching the human-animal bond through respected and accessible expertise. EBSPCA is one of the nation’s oldest humane organizations, in operation since 1874, and receives no funding from any national organizations. You can find more information about EBSPCA on our website at www.eastbayspca.org.

The Veterinary Assistant plays a vital part in supporting the community, especially for those clients and animals who may not have another accessible option for care. The Veterinary Assistant position is responsible in assisting the veterinarians, the registered veterinarian technicians and the veterinary clinic manager at the Full-Service Veterinary Clinic and the Spay/Neuter Clinics serving the public.

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for hands-on veterinary animal care, client service support, animal restraint, surgical preparation/monitoring/recovery, radiography, sample collection, and thorough cleaning of the facility as needed throughout the day.

Category: Full-time; Non-Exempt

Location: Oakland

Reports to: Veterinary Clinic Manager

Starting Pay range: $23.75-$25.00 hourly

Responsibilities at the Full-Service Clinic:

· Acknowledge and greet all clients in a professional and timely fashion. Assisting with processing clients as needed via PMS.

· Properly and accurately prepare all client records in preparation for surgery, examination, or other veterinary services as needed.

· Accurately create estimates and invoices.

· Vaccinate animals and perform diagnostic tests under the direct supervision of the staff veterinarian, RVT or veterinary supervisor.

· Take and process x-rays.

· Collect diagnostic samples via venipuncture, cystocentesis, free-catch, etc.

· Check in clients and assist the staff veterinarian as needed with patient evaluation.

· Assist with preparing prescriptions as approved by the staff veterinarian.

· Share in aspects of customer service as needed (answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking out clients).

· Assist with medical procedures as requested.

· Assist in maintaining a clean and disinfected clinic.

· Thorough cleaning of cages, runs and treatment areas.

· Restrain animals as needed for the staff veterinarian and/or other technicians.

· Surgical preparations of all animals for surgery.

· Providing client education and support as needed.

· Assist with euthanasia including placing catheters and preparing patients for after care.

· Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. alone and >40 lbs. with assistance, if necessary.

· Stock exam rooms as needed.

· Perform all other duties as assigned by veterinarian or veterinary leadership.

Responsibilities at the Spay/Neuter Clinic:

· Assist team with intake and discharge of spay/neuter surgical patients.

· Assist with surgical preparation of spay/neuter surgical patients.

· Monitor and maintain patients under anesthesia.

· Utilize available monitoring equipment for patients under anesthesia.

· Perform intubation on a variety of breeds, sizes and ages of dogs and cats.

· Assist with recovery of spay/neuter surgical patients including the extubation of patients and temperature monitoring.

· Restrain animals appropriately and safely.

· Keep spay/neuter facility clean, tidy and disinfected at all times (including but not limited to treatment, surgery, runs, cages, lobby, exam rooms).

· Keep spay/neuter facility stocked with supplies at all times (including but not limited to treatment, surgery, runs, cages, lobby, exam rooms and bathroom).

· Maintain, clean and sterilize instruments and packs; includes use of proper. instrument handling and autoclave use as well as notifying technician staff of instruments in need of sharpening, repair or replacement.

· Properly and accurately prepare all client records in preparation for spay/neuter, examination and other veterinary services as needed.

· Assist customer service with monitoring voicemail, answering phones and scheduling of appointments for the spay/neuter facility.

· Acknowledge and greet all clients in a professional and timely fashion when assisting with customer service and other client interactions.

· Providing client education and support as needed.

· Assist with the preparation of prescriptions for patients as directed by the veterinarian or RVT.

· Perform injections (SQ and IM).

· Collect samples and perform in-house diagnostics such as Felv/FIV tests and BMBT

· Transport animals between the Baldwin campus and Spay/Neuter Clinic

· Assist in training volunteers

· Perform all other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

· Minimum of one year working in a veterinary clinic. High volume veterinary clinic experience preferred.

· Bilingual preferred.

· Proven organizational skills and effective communication.

· Competent animal handler.

· Competent in a Windows environment.

· Ability to obtain and retain a veterinary assistant controlled substance permit within 90 days of hire.

· Become Fear Free Certified within 90 days of hire.

· Have reliable personal transportation and valid California driver's license that is insurable by East Bay SPCA.

Working Conditions

· Work is performed in an animal shelter and veterinary clinic environment with exposure to seasonal outdoor conditions.

· Animal contacts and related injuries, including bites and scratches, may occur.

· Must be comfortable handling dogs and cats on a daily basis. Will handle sick, injured, or deceased pets.

· Noise exposure varies and often includes uncontrolled barking and other animal vocalizations.

· Animal waste contact, smells and visual exposure is prevalent.

· Frequent exposure to and/or handling of industrial cleaning supplies and controlled substances.

· Ability to lift/carry animals up to 40 lbs without assistance and >40lbs with assistance.

· Frequent standing, walking, bending and stooping.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.75 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Our team works four days a week (10 hour days) starting at 7 am and ending at 6pm. We are open Monday-Friday and they can be schedule on any day we are open. Are you available for this schedule?
Our team works at two locations and is required to have their own personal vehicle to get between the locations. Do you have your own vehicle?

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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