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VetnCarePosted 2 weeks ago

Veterinary Assistant - Swing Shift

$47,840–$58,240 year

On-siteEl Dorado Hills, California, United States

Full TimeSmall

Job Summary

Triage incoming patients and assist in prioritizing care based on urgency. Room patients and obtain accurate medical histories from clients while assisting with emergency treatments, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring. Place and maintain IV catheters, perform proficient blood draws, run in-house laboratory testing, and calculate and administer medications accurately. Provide post-operative and critical patient care, including monitoring recovery, and support a variable and sometimes unpredictable caseload. Assist with client communication, scheduling, check-in/out, and phone support as needed while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area. Join a hybrid hospital providing both Emergency and Primary Care services with access to visiting specialists and one of the few community blood banks in California.

Required Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant
  • ER experience
  • 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
  • 4x10s schedule
  • 12 PM–11 PM shift times
  • Flexible availability based on the DVM schedule
  • Monday–Thursday, Wednesday–Friday, or Thursday–Sunday days

Desired Qualifications

  • ER experience

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