Veterinary Assistant

Berkeley Veterinary Center is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $16.50–$18.00 per hour
• Schedule: Alternating schedule, 30-35 hrs a week

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

Our team at Berkeley Veterinary Center is passionate about their work, and we are incredibly close; we have created a family-like atmosphere and an enjoyable work environment. We are an AAHA-accredited hospital and the very first Fear Free Certified veterinary practice in the state of NJ, which means we hold ourselves to higher standards in order to provide the highest level of care to our furry patients. Our Google reviews reflect highly on the quality of care that we strive to continuously provide to our clients and their beloved pets. Our skilled and tight-knit team is dedicated to our patients, clients, and community. The adorable fur babies we treat are cats/kittens and dogs/puppies.

Berkeley Veterinary Center has an opening for an experienced veterinary assistant to add to our incredible team. Tired of only hearing about life outside of work but never seeing it for yourself? Need a fresh work environment? Looking to work with excited, energized people who bring their funky selves to work each day and encourage you to do the same? If so, Berkeley Veterinary Center wants to talk!

Berkeley Veterinary Center is a two-doctor practice with a well-established support staff committed to providing unparalleled patient care. From Doodles and Bengals to Persians and Mutts. Our team is more than a group of compassionate veterinary professionals; we are a supportive team that welcomes you to bring your authentic self. Want to show us the sweater you just knitted for your cat? Please do. Feel the need for midday sing-a-long. We'll harmonize!

What We’re Looking For: Requirements: Highschool diploma or equivalent

Experience: Experienced Veterinary Assistant

In addition to offering a clinic culture of compassion and support, we also offer some exceptional benefits, including:

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 only; after one year of service)
• 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

Think you're the veterinary assistant we're looking for? Apply today!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion 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.