Veterinary Assistant - AMC San Rafael
About The Position
Animal Medical Center San Rafael is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join its established, two-doctor practice. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, adaptable, and enjoys working with animals, their owners, and a supportive team. The practice includes registered veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and client service team members. The Veterinary Assistant supports patient care and clinic operations through animal handling and restraint, gathering medical histories, performing basic examination procedures, venipuncture, radiology, laboratory work, and client communication. Experience monitoring general anesthesia and assisting with surgery is preferred. The practice aims to provide compassionate medical care, honest guidance for pet owners, personalized service, and a friendly, professional workplace. The position offers an hourly pay range of $22.00–$28.00, depending on experience, education, certifications, and location, plus a $250 sign-on bonus. Shifts are eight hours and scheduled Monday through Saturday. Benefits listed for full-time employees include professional development and mentorship, competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, student loan assistance, health, dental, vision and life insurance, mental health resources, paid time off, and holidays.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of clinical experience as a veterinary assistant or receptionist.
- Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
- Passion for working with animals and their owners.
- Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to obtain accurate and thorough medical histories and perform basic examination procedures.
- Venipuncture skills, including cephalic, saphenous, and jugular draws.
- Ability to perform digital radiology, including positioning.
- Laboratory skills, including use of a microscope for ear and fecal cytology and use of an IDEXX in-house laboratory.
- Excellent client communication and education skills.
- Ability to work adaptably with doctors and team members.
Nice To Haves
- Comfort monitoring general anesthesia and assisting with surgery.
Responsibilities
- Handle and restrain animals appropriately.
- Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories.
- Perform basic examination procedures.
- Perform venipuncture, including cephalic, saphenous, and jugular draws.
- Perform digital radiology (X-rays), including patient positioning.
- Use laboratory equipment and perform ear and fecal cytology.
- Communicate with and educate clients.
- Work collaboratively and adaptively with doctors and team members.
Benefits
- $250 sign-on bonus.
- Continuing education support, including CE programs provided by AmeriVet at no cost.
- Annual uniform allowance.
- Professional license reimbursement.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Referral program.
- Career development and advancement opportunities, including tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
- Performance bonuses.
- 401(k) matching.
- Student loan assistance.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Mental health resources.
- Paid time off and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
