ER Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Insight Veterinary Wellness Center | El Dorado Hills, CA
Full-time | Emergency Care - Overnight
23-28 per hour, plus applicable shift differential

At Insight Veterinary Wellness Center, we believe pets and people deserve better care.

We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency team on the swing shift. You'll put your skills to work across a varied caseload, support patients through urgent and critical care, and help families feel informed and reassured during stressful moments.

Our hospital brings together emergency and primary care, with advanced equipment and a collaborative team that values thoughtful medicine, clear communication, and supporting one another.

And that support goes further. As part of VetnCare, you'll be connected to experienced clinicians, shared expertise, and a dedicated Community Support Team, giving you more resources to focus on your patients and build a rewarding, sustainable career.

What You Can Expect at Insight

• A full-time overnight schedule , with 3 12-hour shifts, typically scheduled between Tuesday-Saturday, 6:30pm-7:30am
• A varied emergency caseload , supporting urgent consultations, diagnostic workups, treatments, surgery, and inpatient care.
• An experienced, collaborative team , including seven veterinarians, five RVTs, and 29 support staff, with access to visiting specialists.
• Tools that support advanced care , including two operating rooms, a dental suite, radiology, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, LigaSure and cautery, PRP, and Cellfie.
• A connection to the wider community , through one of California's few community blood banks.
• Opportunities to keep growing , developing your practical skills alongside colleagues who value learning and professional development
• A team grounded in shared values, working together, staying curious, speaking up, and looking for better ways to care for pets, support clients, and help one another.

Your Role

• Support patient triage and help the clinical team prioritize care based on urgency.
• Room patients and obtain accurate medical histories from clients.
• Assist veterinarians and RVTs with emergency treatments, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Place and maintain IV catheters, perform blood draws, and run in-house laboratory tests.
• Calculate medication doses and administer prescribed medications under veterinary direction and hospital protocols.
• Provide attentive postoperative and critical patient care, monitoring recovery and promptly reporting changes.
• Adapt to a changing caseload while maintaining accurate records and careful attention to detail.
• Support client communication, scheduling, check-in and check-out, and telephone enquiries as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment areas.

What Better Care means for you:

• $25-28 per hour, plus applicable shift differential
• Shared impact bonus resulting from hospital profitability
• Generous 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 .
• Free access to VetFolio
• 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

The Right Fit:

• Two to three years of Veterinary Assistant experience required , with emergency experience preferred.
• Strong practical skills in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and medication calculations.
• Confidence supporting anesthesia monitoring and caring for hospitalized patients.
• A calm, focused approach to urgent situations and changing priorities.
• Clear, compassionate communication and strong client service skills.
• A collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to excellent patient care.
• Flexibility to work swing shifts and weekends according to the clinical schedule.

About VetnCare

VetnCare is a community of veterinary hospitals across Northern California, united by a shared belief that pets and people deserve better care.

Each of our hospitals is uniquely rooted in its local community, and we believe in preserving and strengthening what makes each one special. Together, they are connected by shared clinical expertise, resources, and a commitment to high standards of care.

This connected approach expands access to expertise and advanced care for pets and their families, while giving veterinary professionals the support, collaboration, and opportunities they need to do their best work.

Together, we're bringing better care to pets and people.

Some benefits are available exclusively to full-time team members