Job Description

Veterinary Assistant

Insight Veterinary Wellness Center | El Dorado Hills, CA

Full-time | ER

$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.

Schedule

• Wednesdy–Friday, 7PM – 8AM

OR

• Saturday-Monday, 7PM – 8AM

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

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 to support your health while you care for theirs
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
• Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts to maximize your tax savings and healthcare flexibility
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance to protect what matters most
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income if life throws you a curveball.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7 for you and your loved ones
• Company provided access to Calm app and Talkspace therapy services
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays to support your work-life balance
• Consistent growth opportunities to advance your career
• Annual engagement surveys so your voice shapes our workplace culture and policies
• Annual event to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teams 🎉

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.