Veterinary Assistant GP
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 inpatient experience strongly preferred.
The ideal candidate is someone who can confidently step into a busy hospital environment while helping support efficient patient flow and high-quality patient care.
What You’ll Do
Our Veterinary Assistants help support:
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
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is based on experience and skillset.
Benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
CE and development opportunities
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.
If you are a current associate, you will 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