Veterinary Assistant

Fremont, CA
Full Time
Central
Mid Level
Animal Lovers: Grow your veterinary career today!

Central Veterinary Hospital is a well-established veterinary general practice located in the Bay Area. We are searching for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Fremont, CA! We’re offering a competitive hourly rate of $20 - 25 per hour based on experience, along with training/career growth potential and comprehensive benefits. 

Training Schedule: Monday, Thursday, Friday 10:30 am - 7:00 pm and Tuesday/Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Schedule: Monday, Thursday, Friday 11:00 am - 7:30 pm and Tuesday/Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

*Please note that the schedule varies due to the clinic's operating hours

We are looking for compassionate, motivated team players who are committed to excellent client service and interested in the field. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are eager to learn and are ready to enhance their veterinary careers!

You’d be a great fit if you have experience with:

  • Surgical Assisting

  • Drawing and running blood work 

  • X-rays and proper positioning

  • Proper animal handling and restraint

  • Client Education

Your primary responsibilities:

  • Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, and exam rooms clean and organized  

  • Support Client Services Representatives

  • Understanding the importance of client education

  • Assisting the Registered Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians in daily tasks

  • Assisting with catheter placement and blood draws

  • Assisting with X-rays with proper positioning

  • Set up for minor procedures

  • Assist in restraint for minor procedures and exams

  • Maintenance of laundry and surgical instruments

  • Surgery prep and monitoring

  • Ability to properly restrain animals and lift up to 40 pounds

About our Veterinary General Practice:

Since 1959, Central Veterinary Hospital has strived to bring excellent medicine and surgery as well as a gentle, compassionate touch to the pets entrusted to us. The hospital was founded under the leadership of Dr. W. S. Bentham, which later continued under his son, the late Dr. W. H. Bentham. Today, we keep many of the same goals and expectations of the founders in mind as we service the Fremont community. We believe that quality medicine is best achieved when a family mindset fosters our expectations of service for our clients and team. We’re a great team that works hard and has fun doing what we love!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Benefits:

We offer a variety of benefits including paid time off, a health insurance package, a 401k plan, an employee pet insurance plan, uniforms, and a generous continuing education allowance. We have a strong commitment to personal and professional development.

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