EDEN PET HOSPITAL
JOB DESCRIPTION - VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Highly-rated, fast-paced pet hospital in the East Bay is expanding and needs your help. Eden Pet Hospital is looking for an energetic, caring, responsible and hard-working individual with an outstanding work ethic to fill our Veterinary Assistant position.
REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
Animal handling experience and confidence; ability to lift objects or pets of at least 50lbs; recognize certain behaviors in animals; working knowledge of basic medical terminology, common procedures and animal husbandry; comfortable interacting with the public; competent computer skills; spell, alphabetize, and perform basic mathematics; and provide exceptional customer service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a veterinary assistant your key role is to act as a direct assistant to our veterinarians and coordinate the care of each patient. Your job description includes getting a history from the client, assisting the veterinarian during the examination, keeping meticulous notes on the medical findings, and record care recommendations for each patient. You serve in a wide variety of tasks in the areas of: animal care coordination and treatment, customer service, and record keeping.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The ideal candidate enjoys working with people as much as they enjoy animals. Previous experience in a veterinary clinic or similar environment is preferred. Please submit a brief paragraph with your resume explaining how your previous experience has prepared you for this position.
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The base hourly range for this position is $18.00- $20.00 Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• Benefits and EEO Statement: NVA/Ethos offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.
NVA/Ethos 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, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.
NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA 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, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. 
