Veterinary Assistant - Primary Care

Jobless; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

VetnCare is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and RVTs, delivering outstanding patient and client care in a busy hospital in El Dorado Hills, California.

You will perform exams, vaccines, blood draws, lab work, record-keeping, and assist with surgery, anesthesia, and reception duties. Must have 1–2 years' experience and strong phlebotomy and communication skills. Full-time, four 10-hour shifts, Monday–Saturday.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–2 years’ Veterinary Assistant experience.
• Strong phlebotomy skills.
• Experience placing IV catheters.
• Experience running in-house laboratory diagnostics.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Compassionate approach to patient care.
• Positive attitude and collaborative team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms and obtaining patient histories.
• Providing compassionate patient care and nursing support.
• Administering vaccines.
• Assisting with treatments, diagnostics and anaesthesia.
• Supporting surgical procedures.
• Performing blood draws and running laboratory samples.
• Maintaining accurate medical records.
• Assisting with client communication and education.
• Supporting reception duties when required, including scheduling appointments, answering phones and checking clients in and out.
• Helping maintain a clean, organised and efficient hospital.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant experience

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

In-house lab diagnostics

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Job description

The Role

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an essential role in supporting our veterinarians and RVTs while ensuring every patient receives outstanding care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing exam rooms and obtaining patient histories
• Providing compassionate patient care and nursing support
• Administering vaccines
• Assisting with treatments, diagnostics and anaesthesia
• Supporting surgical procedures
• Performing blood draws and running laboratory samples
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Assisting with client communication and education
• Supporting reception duties when required, including scheduling appointments, answering phones and checking clients in and out
• Helping maintain a clean, organised and efficient hospital

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering exceptional patient and client care.

You’ll ideally have:

• Minimum 1–2 years' Veterinary Assistant experience
• Strong phlebotomy skills
• Experience placing IV catheters
• Experience running in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Compassionate approach to patient care
• Positive attitude and collaborative team spirit
• Ability to thrive in a busy hospital environment

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Four 10-hour shifts
• Monday–Saturday availability required
• Shift start times may vary

Compensation

• $23–$27 per hour
• Shift differential available for applicable shifts

About VetnCare

VetnCare is a growing community of veterinary hospitals across Northern California, built on the belief that exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people.

We invest in our teams through mentorship, professional development and strong operational support, creating an environment where our people can build rewarding, long-term careers.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be supported, challenged and valued while making a real difference to pets and their families, we'd love to hear from you.

Insight Veterinary Wellness Center – El Dorado Hills, California

Join a Collaborative Team Delivering Next-Level Care

At Insight Veterinary Wellness Center, we're passionate about delivering exceptional veterinary care while creating an environment where our people can thrive.

We're looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our experienced and supportive team. If you're passionate about patient care, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to continue developing your clinical skills alongside a highly skilled veterinary team, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Insight?

• Work in a unique hybrid hospital offering both Primary Care and Emergency services.
• Collaborate with an experienced team of 8 veterinarians, 5 RVTs and over 30 support team members.
• Learn alongside visiting specialists across multiple disciplines.
• Opportunity to work in one of the few community blood banks in California.
• Supportive leadership team committed to your professional development.
• Positive, close‑knit culture where teamwork and patient care come first.
• Access to advanced equipment and technology.

About the Hospital

Insight Veterinary Wellness Center is a modern, well‑equipped hospital providing exceptional care to pets throughout the El Dorado Hills community.

Our facilities include:

• Two fully equipped surgical suites
• Dedicated dental suite
• Digital radiology
• Ultrasound
• PRP therapy
• Cellfie technology
• IDEXX in‑house laboratory
• Ligasure and cautery equipment
• One of the few community blood banks in California

Our team works together to deliver outstanding patient care while creating a supportive and collaborative environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow.