Veterinary Assistant

El Cerrito Veterinary Care is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician

Status: Full-time

Salary: $23 - $28

Schedule: Monday - Friday. Weekends off.

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Are you a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Assistant looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families? We're looking for a dedicated professional to join our team and support our veterinarians in delivering exceptional medical care in a collaborative, client-focused environment. You'll be an essential member of our hospital team—responsible for assisting with patient care, diagnostics, and surgical support, and for maintaining the hospital's overall functionality. You'll work closely with veterinarians, clients, and fellow team members to ensure pets receive the highest standard of care.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Opportunity to grow your skills and work with experienced professionals

A workplace that values compassion—for animals, clients, and each other

What You'll Do

Provide nursing care, monitor vital signs, and administer medications

Assist with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring

Perform lab work, radiographs, and other diagnostic tests

Educate pet owners on treatment plans and home care

Maintain accurate and detailed patient records

Support hospital cleanliness, safety, and organization

Respond to emergency situations with prompt and effective care

Perform dental cleanings and assist with inventory and euthanasia when needed

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

Proven technical skills

Strong communication and client service abilities

Experience in safe animal handling and restraint

Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to patient care

Solid understanding of veterinary medicine, anatomy, and disease processes

A team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance

401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program (full-time only)

Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)

Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)

Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets

Pet discounts on services and products

Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

State license reimbursement

VTNE exam fee reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

Six paid holidays (full-time only)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

We cannot wait to tell you more. Apply today!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at El Cerrito Veterinary Care and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.