Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

ID
2025-9819
Category
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Position Type
Part-Time
Location
US-CA-Castro Valley

Who we are:

Redwood Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist!

 

Position Details

  • Role: Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
  • Status: Part-time
  • Salary: $18 –$22 per hour (depending on experience)
  • Schedule: Monday and Thursday 8 AM - 7 PM

Benefits Highlights

  • Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
  • Wellness & Peace of Mind: 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

 

Join Our Team at Redwood Animal Hospital!

 

Are you passionate about exceptional patient care and outstanding client service? Do you thrive in a busy, supportive environment where every day brings new experiences? If so—we’d love to hear from you!

 

At Redwood Animal Hospital, we’re more than a veterinary clinic—we’re a community of compassionate professionals committed to providing unparalleled care for pets of all shapes and sizes. From dogs and cats to pocket pets and exotics, we welcome just about anything that can fit through our doors! We’re excited to add a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist to our team.

 

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay: $18–$22/hour, based on experience
  • A culture built on teamwork, support, and continuous learning
  • Opportunities to cross-train and grow your skills
  • Consistent schedule (primarily Mondays & Thursdays, some flexibility)
  • No nights or weekends!

 

Your Role Will Include:

  • Providing a warm, welcoming client experience
  • Scheduling, answering phones, and managing records
  • Collecting samples & administering medications
  • Assisting in procedures, treatments, and patient restraint
  • Maintaining a clean, well-stocked clinic environment
  • Supporting veterinarians and team members wherever needed

 

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

  • We believe in a “better together” philosophy—helping each other grow, sharing knowledge, and creating a workplace where compassion and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

 

We’re seeking candidates with great communication, multitasking skills, and attention to detail. Veterinary experience is preferred, but we welcome a variety of backgrounds!

 

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

 

 

Ready to make a difference for pets and their families? Apply today and join a team where your work truly matters.

 

 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Redwood Animal Hospital 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.

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