Veterinary Assistant Urgent Care

Veterinary Assistant Position

VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center | Sacramento, CA

Compensation: $2022/hr

VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is a 24-hour AAHA-accredited hybrid GP/ER hospital in Sacramento seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support our growing General Practice and Urgent Care services.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and wants exposure to a wide variety of cases ranging from routine preventive care to urgent and same-day medical concerns. Our Veterinary Assistants play an active role in patient care and work closely alongside DVMs and the veterinary care team across both GP and Urgent Care workflows.

Why Mueller

• Hybrid GP/ER hospital offering exposure to general practice, urgent care, emergency, and inpatient medicine
• Collaborative doctor and support team focused on high-quality patient care
• Fast-paced environment with diverse and interesting case exposure
• Strong assistant utilization across departments
• Full-time position with a committed schedule posted one month in advance. Shifts vary between 58 hours scheduled MondaySaturday, typically between 9am6pm, 10am7pm, or 11am8pm
• Dynamic doctor team providing continuity of care from urgent/emergency visits through ongoing GP care
• Employee pet boarding opportunities
• Continuing growth in GP, urgent care, and emergency services

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who:

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Has strong foundational veterinary assistant skills
• Is comfortable supporting both routine and urgent care workflows
• Works well independently while valuing teamwork and communication
• Is adaptable, motivated, and eager to continue expanding their skillset

Previous veterinary experience is required, with high-volume GP, urgent care, ER, or inpatient experience strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate is someone who can confidently step into a busy hospital environment while helping support efficient patient flow and high-quality patient care.

What You'll Do

Our Veterinary Assistants help support:

• Patient restraint and handling
• GP and urgent care appointments
• Laboratory and diagnostic support
• Treatment and procedural workflow
• Patient husbandry and cleanliness
• Client communication and education
• Collaboration with DVMs and the veterinary care team across departments

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is based on experience and skillset.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• CE and development opportunities
• Mental health and wellness resources
• 401(k)
• Employee pet discounts