Job Description

Who we are:

Berkeley Veterinary Center is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

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

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

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.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• 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

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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

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!

Ready to bring your experience, curiosity, and can-do attitude to Berkeley Veterinary Center? Apply today and join a supportive, Fear Free Certified team where you can continue growing, provide exceptional patient care, and enjoy the people you work alongside. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Berkeley Veterinary Center 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.