Veterinary Assistant ER

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 highlyutilizedand 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

WhatWe’reLooking For

We are looking for an experienced VA who:

• Thrives in a fast-paced emergency environment

• Enjoys critical thinking and inpatient care

• Is adaptable, motivated, and eager to continue growing their skillset

PreviousER, 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.

WhatYou’llDo

Our VAs are actively involved in:

• Support if emergency triage and patient stabilization

• Inpatient and ICU treatments and monitoring

• Venipuncture and catheter placement

• 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, withadditionalshift 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 directlyimpactspatient care, we would love to hear from you.