Veterinary Assistant ER

VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is adding a Veterinary Assistant to our Daytime ER team! 

Location : 7625 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95832 

Compensation : $ 22 - $ 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  

• 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  

• 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.