Veterinary Assistant
AI Summary
Key ResponsibilitiesTriage incoming patients and assist in prioritizing care based on urgencyRoom patients and obtain accurate medical histories from clientsAssist with emergency treatments, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoringPlace and maintain IV cathetersPerform proficient blood draws and run in-house laboratory testingCalculate and administer medications accuratelyProvide post-operative and critical patient care, including monitoring recoverySupport a variable and sometimes unpredictable c
About this role
Key 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
About You
- 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
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 to support your health while you care for theirs
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
- Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts to maximize your tax savings and healthcare flexibility
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance to protect what matters most
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income if life throws you a curveball.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7 for you and your loved ones.
- Company provided access to Calm app and Talkspace therapy services
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays to support your work-life balance
- Consistent growth opportunities to advance your career
- Annual engagement surveys so your voice shapes our workplace culture and policies
- Annual event to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teams 🎉
About Insight Veterinary Wellness Center
- Team: 8 DVMs, 6 RVTs, 29 Support staff
- Facilities: 2 ORs, dental suite, radiology, ultrasound, PRP, Cellfie, in-house lab, Ligasure & cautery
- A hybrid hospital with both Emergency and Primary Care services
- Access to visiting specialists and one of the few community blood banks in California
- A collaborative, supportive workplace that values teamwork, excellent patient care, and professional development
If you’re ready to join a supportive team where your role truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Veterinary Assistant
Insight Veterinary Wellness Center | El Dorado Hills, CA
Full-time | ER
$23-$28 per hour (+current shift differential rates)
Are you a skilled Veterinary Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced emergency setting? Join our team at Insight Veterinary Wellness Center, a hybrid hospital providing both Emergency and Primary Care services. We’re looking for a dedicated ER Veterinary Assistant to support our patients, clients, and clinical team during urgent and critical cases.
Schedule
- Wednesdy–Friday, 7PM – 8AM
OR
- Saturday-Monday, 7PM – 8AM