Room Assistant - Campus Veterinary Clinic

Berkeley, California

We are looking for a friendly, organized, and compassionate Room Assistant to join our team! This position plays an important role in creating a positive experience for both our clients and their pets by helping appointments run smoothly and ensuring our veterinary team has the information needed to provide excellent patient care.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with people and animals, has strong communication skills, and is comfortable gathering patient information, obtaining vital signs, and assisting with the flow of daily appointments.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a dependable, team-oriented individual who is comfortable interacting with clients, handling patients, and supporting veterinarians during appointments.

Responsibilities include

• Welcome clients and their pets and assist with getting appointments started.
• Obtain and document accurate patient histories, including current concerns, symptoms, and relevant medical information.
• Obtain and record patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight.
• Safely handle and restrain patients as needed during examinations.
• Communicate patient histories, observations, and concerns to the attending veterinarian.
• Assist with maintaining an efficient appointment flow and preparing examination rooms between visits.
• Provide clients with basic education and information regarding preventive care, treatment recommendations, and follow-up instructions as directed by the veterinary team.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients, answering questions and directing medical questions to the appropriate veterinary staff.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked examination rooms.
• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, and other hospital team members.
• Cross-train in front desk responsibilities as needed, which may include answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking clients in and out, and assisting with general administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary or animal care experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-service-oriented approach.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to obtain accurate patient histories and vital signs.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy veterinary environment.
• Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and cross-train in additional hospital responsibilities.

What We're Looking For in a Team Member

We are looking for someone who is approachable, attentive, and genuinely enjoys helping people and their pets. The right candidate understands the importance of creating a welcoming client experience while ensuring the veterinary team receives accurate and timely patient information.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the client-facing side of veterinary medicine and wants to develop their skills in a collaborative hospital environment.

What Makes Us Different

• Referral program - join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you!

Additional information

At AmeriVet, we're committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here's what you can expect when you join our team

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.