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VetnCare
Veterinary Assistant - Primary Care
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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
Job Description
Veterinary Assistant Insight Veterinary Wellness Center | El Dorado Hills, CA Full-time | Primary Care $23-$27 per hour Are you a skilled VA who thrives in an primary 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 to support our patients, clients, and clinical team. Schedule 4x10s Monday-Friday (flexible), Saturday shifts will be required upon expansion of weekend Primary Care services Key Responsibilities Room patients and collect medical histories Provide routine patient care and administer vaccines Assist with treatments, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring Perform blood draws, run in-house laboratory work, and place IV catheters Maintain accurate medical records Support a variable caseload depending on season Assist with scheduling, client check-in/out, answering phones, and other duties as assigned About You 1-2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant required Experience in a small animal practice Compassionate communicator with strong client service skills Team-oriented, detail-focused, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment Benefits Shared impact bonus resulting from hospital profitability 50% 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 . 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