Veterinary Assistant – Intermediate Care Ward (ICW) | Swing Shift
VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center | Sacramento, CA
Compensation:$22–25/hr (DOE)+ Shift Differential
Schedule:FT | Sunday–Wednesday | 12:00pm–10:30pm | Swing Shift| Schedule posted one month in advance to promote work-life balance
VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is a 24-hour AAHA-accredited hybrid General Practice and Emergency hospital seeking an experiencedVeterinary Assistantto join our Intermediate Care Ward (ICW) team.
Our ICW bridges the gap between Emergency and Intensive Care, caring for hospitalized patients who require continued medical treatment, close nursing supervision, and compassionate care throughout their recovery. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys inpatient medicine, takes pride in exceptional nursing care, and wants to follow patients throughout their hospitalization from admission to discharge.
Why Mueller
24-hour AAHA-accredited hybrid GP/ER hospital
Collaborative team of Emergency, General Practice, ICU, and ICW professionals
Diverse inpatient caseload ranging from post-operative recovery to complex medical hospitalizations
Strong Veterinary Assistant utilization with opportunities to expand technical skills
Work closely alongside experienced RVTs and DVMs in a collaborative nursing environment
Full-time Sunday–Wednesday schedule providing three consecutive days off each week
Employee pet boarding opportunities
Growth opportunities into Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care
Supportive leadership team committed to mentorship and career development
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a Veterinary Assistant who:
Has previous veterinary assistant experience
Enjoys hospitalized patient care and nursing
Thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment
Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills
Is dependable, adaptable, and eager to continue learning
Takes pride in providing compassionate patient care and exceptional client service
Sunday availability is required and is a condition of employment for this position.
Previous experience in emergency, inpatient, surgery, ICU, or high-volume general practice is strongly preferred.
What You'll Do
Our ICW Veterinary Assistants are actively involved in:
Providing compassionate nursing care for hospitalized patients
Patient restraint and low-stress handling techniques
Monitoring patient comfort, appetite, elimination, and overall well-being
Assisting RVTs and DVMs with treatments and patient care
Preparing treatments, medications, and equipment
Maintaining hospitalized patient cleanliness and comfort
Laboratory sample collection and diagnostic support
Assisting with procedures and patient recoveries
Client communication and discharge support
Collaborating closely with Emergency, ICU, General Practice, and DVM teams to provide seamless continuity of care
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
401(k)
Mental health and wellness resources
Employee pet discounts
If you're looking for a hospital where you'll build meaningful relationships with your patients, strengthen your inpatient nursing skills, and work alongside a supportive team dedicated to exceptional patient care, we'd love to meet you.
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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.