Veterinary Assistant - Swing Shift

Full-time ER Veterinary Assistant position at Insight Veterinary Wellness Center in El Dorado Hills, CA. Swing shift with a pay range of $23-$28 per hour plus current shift differential rates.

Schedule

• 4x10s (four 10-hour shifts per week)
• Typical hours: 12 PM–11 PM, with flexible availability based on the DVM schedule
• Possible shift days: Monday–Thursday, Wednesday–Friday, or Thursday–Sunday

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
• Support a variable and sometimes unpredictable caseload
• Assist with client communication, scheduling, check-in/out, and phone support as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area

Requirements

• 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
• Compassionate 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
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
• Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7)
• Company-provided access to Calm app and Talkspace therapy services
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Consistent growth opportunities to advance your career
• Annual engagement surveys to shape workplace culture and policies
• Annual event to celebrate and recognize teams

About Insight Veterinary Wellness Center

Insight Veterinary Wellness Center is a hybrid hospital providing both Emergency and Primary Care services.

• Team: 7 DVMs, 5 RVTs, 29 Support staff
• Facilities: 2 ORs, dental suite, radiology, ultrasound, PRP, Cellfie, in-house lab, Ligasure & cautery
• Access to visiting specialists and one of the few community blood banks in California
• A collaborative, supportive workplace that values teamwork, excellent patient care, and professional development