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Insight Veterinary Wellness Center | El Dorado Hills, CA
Full-time | Emergency
Are you a skilled VA who thrives in an emergency care 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 Veterinary Assistant – ER to support our patients, clients, and clinical team.
Schedule
The Pay Range For This Role Is
24 - 30 USD per hour (Insight Veterinary Wellness Center)
Full-time | Emergency
Are you a skilled VA who thrives in an emergency care 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 Veterinary Assistant – ER to support our patients, clients, and clinical team.
Schedule
- Sunday - Wednesday, 1pm-12am (swing shift)
- Triage and assist with emergency cases as they present
- Provide high-quality, compassionate patient care
- Assist with treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, and surgical procedures
- Perform blood draws, place IV catheters, and run in-house laboratory tests
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
- Support a small animal caseload with seasonal fluctuations in workload
- Assist with front-of-house and administrative duties as needed, including scheduling, client check-in/out, and answering phones
- 2–3 years of Veterinary Assistant experience required
- 1–2 years of emergency veterinary experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to medical accuracy
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with clients compassionately and professionally
- A collaborative team player who communicates clearly and supports colleagues
- Able to multitask effectively while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor
- Salary range: $24-$30 per hour current shift differential rate
- Supportive, close-knit culture with opportunities for learning and growth
- 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
The Pay Range For This Role Is
24 - 30 USD per hour (Insight Veterinary Wellness Center)
Salary : $24 - $30