Overview
Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Sacramento, CA at Western Veterinary Partners
Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company: Western Veterinary Partners
Location: Sacramento, CA
Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Our nursing team plays a vital role in providing exceptional patient care, especially during anesthetic procedures and in delivering thorough client education.
In this role, you will assist during exams and treatments while coordinating with your team to manage the veterinarian’s orders. You will work closely with your colleagues to ensure the highest standards of patient care while maintaining an efficient workflow to keep appointments and procedures on schedule. This position is ideal for those who have good basic nursing skills and excel in client engagement.
This is a full-time position with 8-hour shifts scheduled Sunday-Thursday.
Full-time benefits and compensation**:
Compensation: $20-23 per hour, for each hour worked*
Bonus package: $500 for those with 3+ years of consecutive, current VA experience
Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability
Employee Assistance Program
401k options
Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
Minimum Qualifications And Skill Set
3+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
Proficiency in the following skills:
Venipuncture and administering injections
Surgical set up and assistance
Assisting with radiographs
Inpatient nursing including collecting vital signs, keeping medical records and administering treatments as prescribed
Familiarity with Cornerstone software and Fear Free patient handling is a plus!
About Us
Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital believes in providing a Fear Free experience for people and patients. We provide a broad spectrum of procedures, sound advice, and stress-free veterinary care to small animals and pocket pets. In addition to general wellness, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry, our team also provides holistic services (such as acupuncture), practices Reiki, and works closely with specialists for more intensive procedures and orthopedics. Our facility is well-equipped and full of incredible teammates who love people as much as they do animals. Our RVTs are well-utilized and many of our staff members are Fear Free certified professionals. Easily accessed off Auburn Blvd, our hospital is in a great location about 10 miles from downtown Sacramento.
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To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant’s education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.
