Veterinary Assistant - Swing Shift

VetnCare•El Dorado Hills, CA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our team, specifically for the swing shift. This role involves triaging incoming patients, assisting with emergency treatments and diagnostics, monitoring anesthesia, performing technical procedures like blood draws and IV catheter placement, and administering medications. You will also be responsible for providing critical patient care, supporting a variable caseload, and assisting with client communication and administrative tasks. Maintaining a clean and organized treatment area is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

2-3 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant required
ER experience preferred
Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, and drug calculations
Ability to remain calm, focused, and efficient in emergency situations
Compassionate communicator with strong client service skills
Team-oriented, detail-focused, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Triage incoming patients and assist in prioritizing care based on urgency
Room patients and obtain accurate medical histories from clients
Assist with emergency treatments, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring
Place and maintain IV catheters
Perform proficient blood draws and run in-house laboratory testing
Calculate and administer medications accurately
Provide post-operative and critical patient care, including monitoring recovery
Support a variable and sometimes unpredictable caseload
Assist with client communication, scheduling, check-in/out, and phone support as needed
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area

Benefits

Shared impact bonus resulting from hospital profitability
50% discounts on care for all teammate pets (exclusions apply) + free clinical exams
Comprehensive medical (virtual care included), dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7
Company provided access to Calm app and Talkspace therapy services
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Consistent growth opportunities to advance your career
Annual engagement surveys
Annual event to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teams