VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center
veterinary
VeterinaryAssistantGP
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“Veterinary Assistant GP at VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center. Skills: Veterinary Assistant. Patient restraint and handling. GP and urgent care appointments”
What You'll Achieve.
helping support efficient patient flow and high-quality patient care
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
foundational veterinary assistant skills, Previous veterinary experience is required
Nice to Have
high-volume GP, urgent care, ER, or inpatient experience strongly preferred
What You'll Do.
Patient restraint and handling
GP and urgent care appointments
Laboratory and diagnostic support
Treatment and procedural workflow
Patient husbandry and cleanliness
Client communication and education
Collaboration with DVMs and the veterinary care team across departments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work alongside DVMs and the veterinary care team across both GP and Urgent Care workflows; Collaboration with DVMs and the veterinary care team across departments
Communication Scope
Client communication and education
Full Job Description
**VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center | Sacramento, CA** **Compensation:** $20–23/hr **Schedule:** FT | 5–8 hour shifts Monday–Saturday | Typically scheduled between 9am–6pm, 10am–7pm, or 11am–8pm | Schedule posted one month in advance VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is a 24-hour AAHA-accredited hybrid GP/ER hospital in Sacramento seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support our growing General Practice and Urgent Care services. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and wants exposure to a wide variety of cases ranging from routine preventive care to urgent and same-day medical concerns. Our Veterinary Assistants play an active role in patient care and work closely alongside DVMs and the veterinary care team across both GP and Urgent Care workflows. **Why Mueller** * Hybrid GP/ER hospital offering exposure to general practice, urgent care, emergency, and inpatient medicine * Collaborative doctor and support team focused on high-quality patient care * Fast-paced environment with diverse and interesting case exposure * Strong assistant utilization across departments * Full-time position with a committed schedule posted one month in advance. Shifts vary between 5–8 hours scheduled Monday–Saturday, typically between 9am–6pm, 10am–7pm, or 11am–8pm * Dynamic doctor team providing continuity of care from urgent/emergency visits through ongoing GP care * Employee pet boarding opportunities * Continuing growth in GP, urgent care, and emergency services **What We’re Looking For** We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who: * Thrives in a fast-paced environment * Has strong foundational veterinary assistant skills * Is comfortable supporting both routine and urgent care workflows * Works well independently while valuing teamwork and communication * Is adaptable, motivated, and eager to continue expanding their skillset Previous veterinary experience is required, with high-volume GP, urgent care, ER, or inpa
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