Veterinary Assistant - Cats Only Veterinary Hospital

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet care discounts

Career development

CE allowance

Multiple locations nationwide

Referral program

Job summary

Cats Only Veterinary Hospital, part of AmeriVet Veterinary Partners, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our cat-focused team in Rocklin, CA. The ideal candidate will assist with rooming, anesthesia support, and blood draws, while delivering compassionate care to feline patients.

We value teamwork, reliability, and strong communication with clients. Position offers full-time or part-time hours, with a friendly, supportive work environment in a community-oriented hospital.

Qualifications

• 1+ years veterinary experience.
• Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories.
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
• Blood draws.
• Placing IV catheters.
• Sub-Q / IM injections.
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
• Fast, efficient pace.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Two openings; full-time or part-time with minimum 1 year experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with rooming patients and surgical assisting as needed.
• Use industry tools and equipment for routine procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical histories and client communication.
• Support a fast-paced, compassionate cat-focused clinic environment.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Medical history taking

Blood draws

IV catheter placement

Injectables

Animal handling

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Cats Only Veterinary Hospital! Rocklin, California! W

We've added another doctor to the team and are experiencing significant growth. Come join our amazing team!

Cats Only Veterinary Hospital is a long-standing cats-only hospital located in beautiful Rocklin, California with deep ties to the community. We value compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for pets, and provide excellent client service in an upbeat and fun working environment. Our feline medical facility provides quality medicine while striving to make an impact in our community and treat our patients/clients like family.

Who We're Looking For

We are currently looking to hire a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! The ideal candidate will be a dependable, detail-oriented team player who loves cats and being part of a fun, supportive team. They will have experience rooming patients, surgical assisting experience and knowledge of equipment used, placing IV catheters, drawing blood and running bloodwork, knowledge of x-rays and proper positioning, experience with proper feline handling and restraint, understanding the importance of client education, and being a positive and motivating team member.

Cats Only Veterinary Hospital aims to provide owners with sound, honest choices for their felines and our patients with excellent and compassionate medical care. We strive to give our customers the best personalized service possible and to create a friendly, professional work environment for our awesome staff! Learn more about us at Cat Vet Hospital In Rocklin, CA | Cats Only Vet Hospital or AmeriVet: Veterinary Partner Supporting Your Business

Benefits We Offer

Your well-being matters. AmeriVet appreciates the level of dedication it takes to provide care and quality to the communities you serve, and as a reflection, we offer comprehensive benefits and additional services for you.

• The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 - $24.00, depending on experience, education, licensure, and certifications.
• Pet care discounts for your pets
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Over 200+ locations all over the US to choose between with AmeriVet partnering practices
• A great place to work with motivated and well-trained staff
• Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
• AmeriVet partnering practices are rapidly growing and expanding, adding more perks and inclusion for hospitals and professionals in the industry!

Requirements

• 1+ years of veterinary experience
• Obtaining accurate and thorough medical histories
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Blood draws
• Placing IV catheters
• Sub-Q / IM injections
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint (Not opposed to scruffing)
• Works at a fast, efficient pace
• Understand the importance of excellent communication and customer service skills
• 2 openings to be filled; Full-time or part-time veterinary assistant with a minimum of 1 year experience in animal handling and treatments.
• Must be available for a 10-hour Monday shift and a 5/6-hour Saturday shift

About The Area

Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, make Rocklin, CA your career home! Experience the perfect combination of a vibrant suburban town with great schools, parks, and community events while residing just 30 minutes away from state parks, wineries, wildlife, bay area adventures. Rocklin, CA ranks among the top cities for real estate investment and offers an incredible place to work, and live. 2 hours from SF and Lake Tahoe! 15-min. from Sacramento!

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

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