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Veterinary Assistant ER

VCA Animal Hospitals

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#Urgent Care#Critical Care#Triage#ICU#ER#Venipuncture#Veterinary Medicine#Inpatient Care#Veterinary Assistant#Patient Stabilization
#Catheter Placement
#Diagnostic Support
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$20 - $25 / HOURPosted 2 days ago

Location

Sacramento, California

Salary

$20 - $25 / HOUR

Quick overview

Provide active support in emergency triage, patient stabilization, and ICU monitoring for critical patients. Collaborate with DVMs to deliver high-quality medicine and provide essential client communication and education.

Requirements summary

Seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant who thrives in fast-paced emergency environments and possesses strong critical thinking skills. Previous experience in ER, urgent care, or high-volume veterinary settings is strongly preferred.

Patient Flow ManagementCritical ThinkingVenipunctureClient CommunicationInpatient CareVeterinary MedicineEmergency TriageCatheter PlacementPatient StabilizationLaboratory SupportDiagnostic SupportICU Monitoring

Job description

  • VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is adding a Veterinary Assistant to our ER team!
  • Location : 7625 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95832 Compensation : $ 20 - $ 25/ hr 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.
  • 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 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 VA who: Thrives in a fast-paced emergency environment Enjoys critical thinking and inpatient care Works well independently while valuing teamwork and communication Is adaptable, motivated, and eager to continue growing their skillset Previous ER, 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 VAs are actively involved in: Support if 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 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.
  • If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site.

Benefits

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.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • License Reimbursement
  • Employee Pet Discounts
  • Mental Health And Wellness Resources
  • Development Support
  • Employee Pet Boarding

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VCA Animal Hospitals

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 general practice to emergency and specialty...

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IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
HQLos Angeles, CA
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