ER Veterinary Assistant, Day Shift

Veterinary Assistant - Emergency Department - Day Shift

Location: Veterinary Specialty Hospital Roseville, CA

Pay: $2426/hour + weekend differential

Schedule: WednesdaySaturday, 4/10 hr shifts per week

About VSH: VSH Roseville is a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital staffed by highly skilled, compassionate veterinarians and veterinary technicians. We are committed to working closely with pet families and their primary care veterinarians to provide the highest quality patient care.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency department. In this role, you will assist veterinarians in patient care while providing exceptional support to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Triage incoming patients and manage client interactions
• Assist DVMs with patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Collect and process laboratory samples (blood, urine, free fluid, fine needle aspirates) Operate and assist with imaging modalities for patient evaluation
• Execute, monitor, and recover sedation and anesthetic procedures
• Provide surgical assistance for minor (non-specialty) procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of clinical experience in an animal hospital
• Proficiency in laboratory sample processing and basic radiographic techniques
• Strong communication, organizational, and client service skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Positive attitude and commitment to high-quality patient care
• Professionalism, reliability, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Schedule:

• 4/10 hour shifts per week, day shift
• Wednesday through Saturday

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay Range: $2426/hour based on experience
• Weekend differential available

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Uniform allowance
• Access to VetBloom learning platform
• Generous continuing education (CE) allowance

Join VSH Roseville and make a difference every day for pets, their families, and your career in veterinary medicine.