Veterinary Assistant

Company: Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital is growing and has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Our nursing team plays a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and in delivering thorough client education. In this role, you’ll rotate between seeing technician appointments independently and working alongside our doctors during exams and procedures. You’ll assist with exams and treatments, support anesthetic monitoring, and coordinate with your team to manage the veterinarian’s orders. This position is ideal for someone with strong foundational nursing skills who excels in client engagement, multitasking, and collaborative care. Schedule: This is a full-time position with five 8-hour shifts scheduled Tuesday-Saturday. Full-time benefits and compensation: Compensation: $19-24 per hour, for each hour worked* Bonus package: $500 for those with 3 years of consecutive, current VA experience Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA option and choice of United Healthcare or Kaiser Permanente Life insurance, disability and 401k options Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law Employee Assistance Program Minimum qualifications and skill set: 3 years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting Proficiency in the following skills: Venipuncture and administering injections Surgical set up and assistance Assisting with radiographs Inpatient nursing including collecting vital signs, keeping medical records and administering treatments as prescribed Familiarity with Cornerstone software and Fear Free patient handling is a plus! About us: Foothill Farms Veterinary Hospital believes in providing a Fear Free experience for people and patients. We provide a broad spectrum of procedures, sound advice, and stress-free veterinary care to small animals and pocket pets. In addition to general wellness, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry, our team also provides holistic services (such as acupuncture), practices Reiki, and works closely with specialists for more intensive procedures and orthopedics. Our facility is well-equipped and full of incredible teammates who love people as much as they do animals. Our RVTs are well-utilized and many of our staff members are Fear Free certified professionals. Easily accessed off Auburn Blvd, our hospital is in a great location about 10 miles from downtown Sacramento. spo *To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant’s education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.

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