Veterinary Assistant

Berkeley Veterinary Center is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

• Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Part-time
• Salary: From $17 per hour
• Schedule: 20-25 hours/week. Saturdays required.

• 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

Looking for a veterinary assistant role where compassionate medicine, professional growth, and a positive clinic culture all come together? Berkeley Veterinary Center is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our incredible team. We’re an AAHA-accredited hospital and the first Fear Free Certified veterinary practice in New Jersey, which means we hold ourselves to high standards while creating a safer, more comfortable experience for our patients.

Our skilled, tight-knit team is dedicated to our patients, clients, and community. We believe that if you’re not smiling, you’re doing it wrong, and we work hard to maintain a supportive environment where teamwork, learning, and excellent patient care are part of every day.

• Receive mentoring and support from experienced teammates
• Benefit from flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance
• Work in an AAHA-accredited hospital committed to high standards of care
• Join New Jersey’s first Fear Free Certified veterinary practice
• Learn and grow within a skilled, tight-knit veterinary team
• Enjoy regular lunch breaks
• Take part in occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• Explore meaningful opportunities for professional growth
• Work in a positive culture where compassion, teamwork, and smiling matter

• Safely and effectively handle and restrain patients
• Support veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Assist with preventative care and vaccine appointments
• Obtain radiographs and support diagnostic imaging
• Perform phlebotomy and collect diagnostic samples
• Complete in-house laboratory testing
• Monitor patients and communicate changes in condition to the medical team
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and coworkers
• Educate clients and help them understand their pets’ care
• Maintain accurate patient records and document client interactions clearly
• Support Fear Free handling practices throughout the hospital
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to provide exceptional patient care
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming hospital environment

• Previous veterinary assistant experience
• Strong patient handling and restraint skills
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Experience with radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection
• Knowledge of in-house laboratory procedures
• Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
• Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced environment

• 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)
• 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…