Veterinary Assistant
Insight Veterinary Wellness Center | El Dorado Hills, CA
Full-time | ER
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
- Tuesday–Thursday, 6:30 PM – 7:30 AM
OR
- Friday–Sunday, 6:30 PM – 7:30 AM
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
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $23-$28 per hour (+current shift differential rates)
- Supportive, close-knit culture with opportunities for learning and growth
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.
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