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Sunrise Blvd Animal Hospital

Senior Veterinary Assistant

Pay: $21–$24/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Citrus Heights, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.

$42,405 / year median in California

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

Senior Veterinary Assistant Sunrise Blvd Animal Hospital - 3.9 Citrus Heights, CA Job Details Full-time $21 - $24 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Pet insurance Qualifications Vascular access Teamwork Animal catheterization Animal drug administration

Anesthesiology Full Job Description Senior Veterinary Assistant Location:

Citrus Heights, CA (Sunrise Blvd)

About Us:

Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital is a compassionate, high-quality veterinary practice dedicated to exceptional care for pets and their families. We are part of a group of family-owned clinics across Sacramento with a strong standard of medicine and a supportive team environment. Our hospital provides comprehensive services including wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, and advanced patient support in a community-focused setting.

Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital Why Join Us:

Competitive pay: $21-$24/hour DOE Comprehensive benefits Pet insurance (including Trupanion ) for your furry family members Support for continuing education and professional growth

Position Summary:

We are seeking a confident and experienced Skilled Veterinary Assistant to play a key role in patient care and clinical support. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a skilled team in a collaborative hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Place and manage IV catheters Perform venipuncture (jugular, cephalic, saphenous) Confident patient restraining Take radiographs Perform ultrasound-guided cystocentesis Room patients and assist with client education Create treatment estimates Administer vaccines Monitor anesthesia and assist during procedures

Ideal Candidate:

Experienced and confident in advanced clinical support tasks Strong communication and client-education skills Team-oriented with a commitment to excellence in patient care

Pay:

$21-$24/hr depending on experience

Benefits:

Competitive benefits package + pet insuranceile supporting our dedicated veterinary team.

Pay:

$21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person