Veterinary Assistant - Primary Care

About 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.

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

Requirements

• 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

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.

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

Schedule

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

Pay

$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.