Senior Veterinary Assistant
Senior Veterinary Assistant
Veterinarian Assistant/RVT
Citrus Heights, CA
Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital
Senior Veterinary Assistant
Location: Citrus Heights, CA (Sunrise Blvd)
Location: Citrus Heights, CA (Sunrise Blvd)
About Us:
Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital is a compassionate, high-quality veterinary practice dedicated to exceptional care for pets and their families. We are part of a group of family-owned clinics across Sacramento with a strong standard of medicine and a supportive team environment. Our hospital provides comprehensive services including wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, and advanced patient support in a community-focused setting. Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital
Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital is a compassionate, high-quality veterinary practice dedicated to exceptional care for pets and their families. We are part of a group of family-owned clinics across Sacramento with a strong standard of medicine and a supportive team environment. Our hospital provides comprehensive services including wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, and advanced patient support in a community-focused setting. Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital
Why Join Us:
- Competitive pay: $21–$24/hour DOE
- Comprehensive benefits
- Pet insurance (including Trupanion) for your furry family members
- Support for continuing education and professional growth
Position Summary:
We are seeking a confident and experienced Skilled Veterinary Assistant to play a key role in patient care and clinical support. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a skilled team in a collaborative hospital environment.
We are seeking a confident and experienced Skilled Veterinary Assistant to play a key role in patient care and clinical support. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a skilled team in a collaborative hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Place and manage IV catheters
- Perform venipuncture (jugular, cephalic, saphenous)
- Confident patient restraining
- Take radiographs
- Perform ultrasound-guided cystocentesis
- Room patients and assist with client education
- Create treatment estimates
- Administer vaccines
- Monitor anesthesia and assist during procedures
Ideal Candidate:
- Experienced and confident in advanced clinical support tasks
- Strong communication and client-education skills
- Team-oriented with a commitment to excellence in patient care
Pay: $21–$24/hr depending on experience
Benefits: Competitive benefits package + pet insuranceile supporting our dedicated veterinary team.
Benefits: Competitive benefits package + pet insuranceile supporting our dedicated veterinary team.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance