Emergency Vet Assistant — Swing Shift & Growth

VetnCare; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact bonus

Pet care discounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

FSA/HSA accounts

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

VetFolio access

Calm app and Talkspace access

Paid time off and holidays

Annual engagement surveys

Annual events

Job summary

Insight Veterinary Wellness Center in El Dorado Hills, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency swing team. This full-time role features 4 x 10-hour shifts (1pm–12am) on the swing schedule, supporting urgent consultations, diagnostic workups, treatments, surgery, and inpatient care.

You will work with a collaborative team of seven veterinarians, five RVTs, and 29 support staff, with access to two operating rooms, radiology, ultrasound, and in-house lab.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of Veterinary Assistant experience or equivalent experience in emergency care.
• Proficient in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and medication calculations.
• Ability to monitor anesthesia and care for hospitalized patients.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Flexible to swing shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and RVTs with emergency treatments, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Support patient triage, room patients, and obtain medical histories.
• Maintain IV catheters, perform blood draws, and run in-house laboratory tests.
• Calculate medication doses and administer prescribed medications under direction.
• Provide postoperative and critical patient care and monitor recovery.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Emergency care experience

Client communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Insight Veterinary Wellness Center in El Dorado Hills, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency swing team. This full-time role features 4 x 10-hour shifts (1pm–12am) on the swing schedule, supporting urgent consultations, diagnostic workups, treatments, surgery, and inpatient care.

You will work with a collaborative team of seven veterinarians, five RVTs, and 29 support staff, with access to two operating rooms, radiology, ultrasound, and in-house lab.