- Salary
- $20 – $25
- Location
- VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center | 1084, United States of America
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Workday
Description
VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is adding a Veterinary Assistant to our ER team!
Location : 7625 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95832
Compensation : $ 20 - $ 25/ hr
VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is a 24-hour AAHA-accredited hybrid GP/ER hospital in Sacramento seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing Emergency & Critical Care team.
This position is ideal for a VA who enjoys fast-paced medicine, critical thinking, inpatient care, and being part of a collaborative team that genuinely supports one another. Our VAs are highly utilized and play an active role in emergency stabilization, triage, and critical patient care.
Why Mueller
- 24-hour AAHA-accredited hybrid GP/ER hospital
- Exposure to emergency, critical care, inpatient, urgent care, and general practice medicine
- Collaborative doctor team bringing high-quality medicine across ER, hospitalized, and GP patients for continued continuity of care
- Fast-paced environment with diverse and interesting case exposure
- Supportive leadership team focused on growth, development, communication, and operational support
- Full-time 4x10 scheduling designed to promote work-life balance, with schedules posted one month in advance to support schedule planning
- Employee pet boarding opportunities
- Continuing growth in emergency and inpatient services
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for an experienced VA who:
Thrives in a fast-paced emergency environment
Enjoys critical thinking and inpatient care
- Works well independently while valuing teamwork and communication
Is adaptable, motivated, and eager to continue growing their skillset
Previous ER, urgent care, or high-volume veterinary experience is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate is someone who can confidently step into a busy hospital environment while helping support efficient patient flow, high-quality medicine, and exceptional patient care.
What You’ll Do
Our VAs are actively involved in:
Support if emergency triage and patient stabilization
Inpatient and ICU treatments and monitoring
Venipuncture and catheter placement
- Laboratory and diagnostic support
Critical patient care
Client communication and education
Collaboration with DVMs across emergency, inpatient, and GP services
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is based on experience, skillset, and credentialing, with additional shift differentials available for swing and overnight coverage.
Benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
CE opportunities and development support
License reimbursement
Mental health and wellness resources
401(k)
Employee pet discounts
If you are looking for a hospital where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work directly impacts patient care, we would love to hear from you.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
