Veterinary Assistant ER
VCA Animal Hospitals•Sacramento, CA
•$20 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is a 24-hour AAHA-accredited hybrid GP/ER hospital in Sacramento seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing Emergency & Critical Care team. This position is ideal for a VA who enjoys fast-paced medicine, critical thinking, inpatient care, and being part of a collaborative team that genuinely supports one another. Our VAs are highly utilized and play an active role in emergency stabilization, triage, and critical patient care.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Thrives in a fast-paced emergency environment
- Enjoys critical thinking and inpatient care
- Works well independently while valuing teamwork and communication
- Adaptable, motivated, and eager to continue growing their skillset
- Previous ER, urgent care, or high-volume veterinary experience is strongly preferred
- Can confidently step into a busy hospital environment while helping support efficient patient flow, high-quality medicine, and exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
- Support emergency triage and patient stabilization
- Inpatient and ICU treatments and monitoring
- Venipuncture and catheter placement
- Laboratory and diagnostic support
- Critical patient care
- Client communication and education
- Collaboration with DVMs across emergency, inpatient, and GP services
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- CE opportunities and development support
- License reimbursement
- Mental health and wellness resources
- 401(k)
- Employee pet discounts
- Employee pet boarding opportunities
- Competitive compensation
- Additional shift differentials available for swing and overnight coverage
- Paid vacation/sick days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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