Relief Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental wellness subscriptions

Referral bonuses

Competitive wage

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Pet discounts

Leadership opportunities

Career development programs

Job summary

VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center in Sacramento, CA is expanding its team with a Veterinary Assistant. This relief position offers hands-on emergency care duties and opportunities to work with veterinarians and technicians in a fast-paced hospital.

The role requires strong teamwork, ability to lift 40 lbs, and a commitment to patient care. Competitive wages, health coverage, and employee wellness perks are part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a clinical veterinary setting preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care during emergency triage.
• Assist with restraint during examinations, injections, treatments, and induction.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeep.
• Stock exam rooms, treatment areas, and ORs.
• Process laboratory samples and run in-hospital blood work panels.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with tasks.
• Keep accurate records and logs.

Skills

Emergency triage

Patient restraint

Surgical prep

Record keeping

Job description

VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is looking to expand its team with a Veterinary Assistant!

Location : 7625 Freeport Blvd Sacramento CA 95832

Schedule : Relief

Compensation: $ 20 - $ 24 / hr depending on experience and skill sets

VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is a multi-doctor Hybrid Emergency practice proudly serving Sacramento, CA. We are dedicated to exceptionalpatient care, client education, and a collaborative, service-driven environment. We’re seeking a like-minded individual who values teamwork, communication, and the well-being of our patients.

THE POSITION:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Providequalitypatient carewhile performing emergency triage

• Patient restraintduring examinations, injections, treatments, induction etc.

• Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeep

• Prioritize tasks and change when needed

• Surgical instrument cleaning/packing and surgical suite prep and clean

• Stocking exam rooms, treatment areas, andORs

• Processlaboratory samples

• Run in hospital blood work panels

• Assist Veterinarians and Technicians with tasks

• Keep accurate records and logs

• Ability to lift 40 lbs

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the team!

• Leadership opportunities

• Career development programs

• Freementalwellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)

• Referral bonuses

• Competitive wage

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Life, long and short term disability insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Plus more!

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.