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Veterinary Assistant

El Cerrito Veterinary Care

About the Role

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.


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Benefits

Why You'll Love Vetcor

 
 
 
 
 

Join the BEST support network, with an emphasis on individuality

There is a career path for everybody and not a one size fits all approach.

  • Vetcor Team: You are joining a team of hospitals that opens the door to collaboration with a stable corporation at your back.
  • Local Practice: Join a unique practice that benefits from the larger family but thrives on their individuality. Practice medicine with full autonomy and the support of experienced DVM leaders when you need it.
 

Take advantage of programs designed with YOU in mind

Join a group of motivated veterinary professionals while taking advantage of employee programs, resources, and fantastic benefits. Join one of our many collaboration groups for Hospital Managers, Techs, and Vets! Plus, we love supporting growth in your teams' desired career paths. Gain access to mentorship at all levels, continuing education, wellness resources, and more!

 

Be the cornerstone of your pet COMMUNITY

Feel the pride of being part of a network of reputable and sought-after practices. You have been empowered to leave your mark on the community and it is a difference you can feel. Not only does your work benefit the lives of individual pets and their people, but your hard work and dedication has made you a cornerstone of your pet community.

 

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