VetnCare

Veterinary Assistant

VetnCare  •  $27/hr  •  Castro Valley, CA (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

Veterinary Assistant

Groveway Pet Hospital

Castro Valley, CA | Full-time

At Groveway Pet Hospital, we’re more than a veterinary practice—we’re a trusted part of the community. For many years, we’ve been dedicated to caring for local pets and the families who love them, and we’re excited to continue growing our team.

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant who enjoys working in a supportive, collaborative environment and is eager to develop their skills alongside a welcoming, committed team.

Schedule

  • Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Key Responsibilities

  • Room patients and collect medical histories
  • Provide routine patient care and administer vaccines
  • Assist with treatments, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring
  • Perform blood draws, run in-house laboratory work, and place IV catheters
  • Maintain accurate medical records
  • Support a variable caseload depending on season
  • Assist with scheduling, client check-in/out, answering phones, and other duties as assigned

About You

  • 1–2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant required
  • Experience in a small animal practice (experience with exotics is a plus!)
  • Compassionate communicator with strong client service skills
  • Team-oriented, detail-focused, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $23-$27 per hour
  • Supportive, close-knit culture with opportunities for learning and growth

Why Join Groveway?

  • Culture & Values: A true work family built on values, respect, and dedication to the community we serve.
  • Work Environment: Friendly, supportive, and committed to delivering high-quality medicine while maintaining work-life balance.
  • Client Base: A loyal, community-driven clientele with growing demand for exotic pet care.
  • Team: Local staff with a shared passion for exotics—especially reptiles!

If you’re ready to join a supportive team where your role truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

VetnCare

About VetnCare

VetnCare was founded in 2012 with a simple yet powerful vision, to create a community of veterinary hospitals that deliver next-level care, next-door. What started as a passion for helping pets has grown into a thriving community of 13 veterinary hospitals across Northern California.

We believe that exceptional pet care starts with exceptional people. That’s why we invest in our teams, providing the professional mentorship, training, and resources they need to grow and thrive. Behind the scenes, our centralized support team—including operations, HR, finance, IT, and marketing —ensures that our hospitals run smoothly, allowing our clinical teams to focus on what they do best: provide exceptional veterinary care.

When you join VetnCare - whether as a team member or a pet parent - you become part of a community that comes together with a shared purpose: to elevate veterinary care for pets and the people who care for them.

Industry
Veterinary & Animal Care
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Oakland, California
Year Founded
2011
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