Veterinary Assistant GP
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 support our growing General Practice and Urgent Care services. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and wants exposure to a wide variety of cases ranging from routine preventive care to urgent and same-day medical concerns. Our Veterinary Assistants play an active role in patient care and work closely alongside DVMs and the veterinary care team across both GP and Urgent Care workflows. This is a full-time position with a committed schedule posted one month in advance. Shifts vary between 5–8 hours scheduled Monday–Saturday, typically between 9am–6pm, 10am–7pm, or 11am–8pm.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Strong foundational veterinary assistant skills
- Comfortable supporting both routine and urgent care workflows
- Works well independently while valuing teamwork and communication
- Adaptable, motivated, and eager to continue expanding their skillset
- Previous veterinary experience is strongly preferred
- High-volume GP, urgent care, ER, or inpatient experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Patient restraint and handling
- GP and urgent care appointments
- Laboratory and diagnostic support
- Treatment and procedural workflow
- Patient husbandry and cleanliness
- Client communication and education
- Collaboration with DVMs and the veterinary care team across departments
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- CE and development opportunities
- Mental health and wellness resources
- 401(k)
- Employee pet discounts
- Paid vacation/sick days
- Employee pet boarding opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
