Job Description

Veterinary Assistant

Insight Veterinary Wellness Center | El Dorado Hills, CA

Full-time | ER

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.

Schedule

• Tuesday–Thursday, 6:30 PM – 7:30 AM

OR

• Friday–Sunday, 6:30 PM – 7:30 AM

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
• 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

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
• Compassionate communicator with strong client service skills
• Team-oriented, detail-focused, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $23-$28 per hour (+current shift differential rates)
• Supportive, close-knit culture with opportunities for learning and growth

About Insight Veterinary Wellness Center

• Team: 8 DVMs, 6 RVTs, 29 Support staff
• Facilities: 2 ORs, dental suite, radiology, ultrasound, PRP, Cellfie, in-house lab, Ligasure & cautery
• A hybrid hospital with both Emergency and Primary Care services
• 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

If you’re ready to join a supportive team where your role truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.