Relief Veterinary Assistant

Manhattan Veterinary Group, P.C.

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Sacramento, CA Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 20, 2026 Last posted April 20, 2026
Job description

VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is looking to expand its team with a Veterinary Assistant! 

Location:   7625 Freeport Blvd Sacramento CA 95832

Schedule : Relief

Compensation: $ 20 - $ 24 / hr depending on experience and skill sets

VCA Mueller Pet Medical Center is a multi-doctor Hybrid Emergency practice proudly serving Sacramento, CA. We are dedicated to exceptional patient care, client education, and a collaborative, service-driven environment. We’re seeking a like-minded individual who values teamwork, communication, and the well-being of our patients.

THE POSITION:

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Provide quality patient care while performing emergency triage

  • Patient restraint during examinations, injections, treatments, induction etc.

  • Maintain hospital cleanliness and building upkeep

  • Prioritize tasks and change when needed

  • Surgical instrument cleaning/packing and surgical suite prep and clean

  • Stocking exam rooms, treatment areas, and ORs

  • Process laboratory samples

  • Run in hospital blood work panels

  • Assist Veterinarians and Technicians with tasks

  • Keep accurate records and logs 

  • Ability to lift 40 lbs

 Below are some of the many benefits of joining the team!  

  • Leadership opportunities  

  • Career development programs  

  • Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)  

  • Referral bonuses  

  • Competitive wage  

  • Medical, dental & vision insurance 

  • Life, long and short term disability insurance  

  • Paid parental leave  

  • Paid vacation and sick time  

  • Plus more!

It's time to apply 

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you! 

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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.
About this role

Summary

Assist veterinarians with patient care, triage, lab work, and hospital tasks in a veterinary setting.

Job title

Relief Veterinary Assistant

Experience level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Sacramento, CA, remote work not allowed

Salary

$ 20 - $ 24 / hr depending on experience and skill sets

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

animal restraintpatient carerecord keepinglaboratory processinglifting 40 lbs

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

emergency triagepatient carelaboratory processinganimal restraint
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sacramento, CA, USA

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