VCA Animal Hospitals·Sacramento, California
The role involves joining the Emergency Room (ER) team as a Registered Veterinary Technician at VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center. The employer is committed to supporting technicians through continuing education and career development opportunities.
VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is adding a Registered Veterinary Technician to our ER team!
Location : 7625 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95832 Schedule : FT 4/10s Compensation : $ 29 - $ 35 / hr (five dollar an hour shift diff depending on schedule) Sign on Bonus : One Thousand Dollars VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is a 24-hour AAHA-accredited hybrid GP/ER hospital in Sacramento seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our growing Emergency & Critical Care team.
This position is ideal for an RVT who enjoys fast-paced medicine, critical thinking, inpatient care, and being part of a collaborative team that genuinely supports one another.
Our RVTs are highly utilized and play an active role in emergency stabilization, triage, anesthesia, inpatient treatments, diagnostics, and critical patient care.
Why Mueller 24-hour AAHA-accredited hybrid GP/ER hospital Exposure to emergency, critical care, inpatient, urgent care, and general practice medicine Collaborative doctor team bringing high-quality medicine across ER, hospitalized, and GP patients for continued continuity of care Strong RVT utilization with opportunities to fully use and continue expanding technical skills Fast-paced environment with diverse and interesting case exposure Supportive leadership team focused on growth, development, communication, and operational support Full-time 4x10 scheduling designed to promote work-life balance, with schedules posted one month in advance to support schedule planning Employee pet boarding opportunities Continuing growth in emergency and inpatient services What We’re Looking For We are looking for an experienced RVT who: Thrives in a fast-paced emergency environment Enjoys critical thinking and inpatient care Has strong technical and patient care skills Works well independently while valuing teamwork and communication Is adaptable, motivated, and eager to continue growing their skillset Previous ER, ICU, anesthesia, urgent care, or high-volume veterinary experience is strongly preferred.
The ideal candidate is someone who can confidently step into a busy hospital environment while helping support efficient patient flow, high-quality medicine, and exceptional patient care.
What You’ll Do Our RVTs are actively involved in: Emergency triage and patient stabilization Inpatient and ICU treatments and monitoring Venipuncture and catheter placement Anesthesia induction and monitoring Laboratory and diagnostic support Critical patient nursing care Client communication and education Collaboration with DVMs across emergency, inpatient, and GP services Compensation & Benefits Compensation is based on experience, skillset, and credentialing, with additional shift differentials available for swing and overnight coverage.
Benefits include: 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 If you are looking for a hospital where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work directly impacts patient care, we would love to hear from you.
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We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
The primary requirement is to be a Registered Veterinary Technician joining the ER team. The employer emphasizes support for professional growth, including continuing education allowances and license reimbursement.
Market context
California emergency veterinary technician roles often see steady demand because 24/7 hospitals need experienced staff who can handle overnight coverage and fast-paced cases. Competition is usually strongest for candidates with an active Registered Veterinary Technician background, prior ER experience, and flexibility for full-time overnight shifts. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your overnight availability and ER experience before applying.
