ER Veterinary Assistant
VetnCare · El Dorado Hills, CA · 2 days ago
Healthcare$23–$28/hrFull-time
About the role
Veterinary Assistant Insight Veterinary Wellness Center | El Dorado Hills, CA
Full-time | ER - Overnight
$23-$28 per hour (+current shift differential rates)
Are you a skilled Veterinary Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced emergency setting? Join our team at Insight Veterinary Wellness Center, a hybrid hospital providing both Emergency and Primary Care services. We’re looking for a dedicated ER Veterinary Assistant to support our patients, clients, and clinical team during urgent and critical cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Triage incoming patients and assist in prioritizing care based on urgency
- Room patients and obtain accurate medical histories from clients
- Assist with emergency treatments, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring
- Place and maintain IV catheters
- Perform proficient blood draws and run in-house laboratory testing
- Calculate and administer medications accurately
- Provide post-operative and critical patient care, including monitoring recovery
- Assist with client communication, scheduling, check-in/out, and phone support as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area
About You
- 2-3 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant required (ER experience preferred)
- Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, and drug calculations
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and efficient in emergency situations
- Caregiver communicator with strong client service skills
- Team-oriented, detail-focused, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Shared impact bonus resulting from hospital profitability
- 50% discounts on care for all teammate pets (exclusions apply)
- + free clinical exams
- Comprehensive medical (virtual care included), dental, and vision insurance
- Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts
- Company provided access to Calm app and Talkspace therapy services
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Annual engagement surveys
- Annual event to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teams