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AmeriVet

Joint-venture veterinary practice consolidator

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeBerkeley, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of clinical experience as a Veterinary Assistant or receptionist.
  • Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
  • Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
  • Ability to obtain accurate and thorough medical histories.
  • Ability to perform basic exam procedures.
  • Venipuncture skills, including cephalic, saphenous, and jugular draws.
  • Ability to perform digital radiology (X-ray), including positioning.
  • Laboratory skills, including microscope work for ear and fecal cytology and use of the IDEXX in-house laboratory.
  • Ability to communicate and educate clients effectively.
  • Ability to work effectively with the current doctors and team members.

Responsibilities

  • Room patients.
  • Assist with surgery and use related equipment.
  • Draw blood and run bloodwork.
  • Position patients for X-rays.
  • Handle and restrain animals properly.
  • Obtain accurate and thorough medical histories.
  • Perform basic exam procedures and venipuncture.
  • Perform digital radiology, including positioning.
  • Monitor general anesthesia and assist with surgery.
  • Perform laboratory work, including ear and fecal cytology using a microscope and the IDEXX in-house laboratory.
  • Educate clients about their pets' care.

Desired Qualifications

  • Comfort with monitoring general anesthesia and surgical assistance.

About the Company

AmeriVet

Joint-venture veterinary practice consolidator

AmeriVet coordinates a network of veterinary clinics across the United States by acquiring majority stakes (about 70%) in established practices through a joint-venture model, while the original veterinarians keep a minority stake and retain clinical control over patient care. It provides centralized operational support—marketing, human resources, recruitment, payroll, and procurement—leveraging its buying power to lower costs so vets can focus on medicine and patient care. Unlike full buyouts common in consolidators, AmeriVet preserves ownership and clinical autonomy and scales through a services-based model rather than just acquiring assets. Its goal is to help established veterinary practices grow and transition toward retirement by offering growth capital and scalable operations while preserving the veterinarians’ ownership, control over care, and the future of the practice.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
San Antonio, TX
Founded
2017

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