Veterinary Assistant

Mission Pet Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted pet care

Teladoc access

401k retirement options

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Educational assistance (AVMA)

Job summary

Sacramento Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a supportive team focused on small animal care in the Sacramento region. You’ll assist veterinarians, support clients, and help maintain a collaborative clinic culture.

The hospital emphasizes professional development, internal specialty consultations, and ongoing education, with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities for qualified teammates. This role offers stability in a trusted local practice.

Qualifications

• Calm and efficient approach in fast-paced veterinary settings.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Fundamental veterinary skills spanning lab work, pharmacy, nursing and radiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care and assist the medical team with hands-on treatment.
• Be the go-to support for veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Create a positive client experience with scheduling, payments, and communications.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and uphold high standards of care.

Skills

Pet handling

Organizational skills

Communication

Veterinary skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Sacramento Animal Hospital is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate small animal care in the heart of Sacramento, California. Our mission is centered on community trust, a fact reflected in our outstanding Google rating of 4.8 stars. We believe that exceptional medicine begins with a supportive culture that values every individual's contribution, ensuring we remain a beacon of veterinary excellence in the capital region. If you are seeking a place where you can immediately contribute your skills and truly make a difference, this is your opportunity. Joining our hospital means becoming part of a supportive network committed to your professional development. We ensure our veterinarians have access to internal specialty consultations, guaranteeing comprehensive support for complex cases. For all our teammates, we maintain programs designed to help you succeed, whether that means achieving your goal of becoming a credentialed technician, advancing into leadership roles, or simply having the resources to do your best work every day. We prioritize continuous education and stability so you can focus entirely on patient care. At Sacramento Animal Hospital, we treat a diverse caseload focused solely on small animal medicine. We offer the technology and tools necessary to practice advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures, ensuring you have the resources to meet varied patient needs. You will be supported by a deep culture of mentorship and collaboration, ensuring you always have a second opinion or guidance when needed. Our commitment is to practicing progressive, evidence-based medicine, allowing you to continually sharpen your clinical skills and deliver the highest standard of care to our valued patients. Sacramento, the City of Trees, offers a phenomenal lifestyle for veterinary professionals looking for a blend of urban opportunity and natural beauty. As the capital of California, the city boasts a vibrant culinary scene, access to the stunning American River Parkway for outdoor activities, and proximity to Napa Valley, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the Bay Area. Here, you can enjoy a relatively lower cost of living compared to coastal California while still benefiting from a dynamic, growing, and diverse community, making it an excellent place to build a long-term career.

Your Impact as a Veterinary Assistant

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.

Health & Wellbeing

We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.

Financial Security

Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.

Commitment to Growth

We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.

Valuable Perks

Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact [e-mail] with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement:

Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.