Veterinary Assistant

Burlingame Family Pet Hospital is growing, and we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Our modern general practice and urgent care center provides comprehensive veterinary services, from wellness care and diagnostics to surgery, dentistry, and orthopedics. We take pride in our positive, collaborative culture and our commitment to delivering the highest standard of care to every patient and client.

In this position, your day may include assisting on the treatment floor, preparing patients for surgical and dental procedures, monitoring patients during recovery, supporting urgent care triage, and providing warm, informative client service as needed. You will help maintain accurate medical records, set up and break down equipment, and partner closely with our RVTs and doctors to support smooth workflow and excellent care. As our urgent care service continues to grow and offers extended evening hours, you will play a key role in ensuring our patients are treated efficiently and compassionately.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position with a 4/10 schedule and shifts scheduled Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday.

Full-time benefits and compensation**:

• Compensation: $27-35 per hour, for each hour worked*
• Shift differential: Additional $2/hr on weekends and weekdays after 7pm
• Bonus package: $500 for those with 3+ years of consecutive, current VA experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA option and choice of United Healthcare or Kaiser Permanente
• Competitive PTO: Vacation accrual of 80 hours per year (based on full-time hours worked) plus paid holidays and California Sick Time
• Life insurance, disability, and 401k options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous personal pet discount
• Annual uniform allowance

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 3+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Venipuncture, placing IV catheters and administering injections
  • Radiology and laboratory processing
  • Surgical set up and assistance
  • Anesthetic monitoring

About our hospital:

At Burlingame Family Pet Hospital, we provide a complete range of services to companion animals in the California Bay Area. We’re equipped to perform soft-tissue surgery, general wellness, urgent care, dentistry, orthopedics, and more out of our state-of-the-art surgical suite. Our 5 doctors are well-equipped with digital radiology, in-house diagnostics, all computerized records (Evet/Pulse), and most of all, a talented and committed support staff team.

We are conveniently located near BART, CalTrain, and bus routes, offering easy access for employees who commute by public transportation.

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*To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant’s education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.