Ethos Veterinary Health

Veterinary Assistant, ER

Emergency and Intensive Care - Roseville, CA - Full Time

Veterinary Assistant – Emergency

$24.00–$26.00/hour (DOE) + Weekend Shift Differential
Full-time opportunity in Roseville, California

Advance your emergency veterinary career at Veterinary Specialty Hospital (VSH) Roseville. As a Skilled Veterinary Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced emergency veterinarians and Registered Veterinary Technicians providing exceptional care for critically ill and injured patients. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about emergency medicine, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join VSH Roseville

At Veterinary Specialty Hospital Roseville, our experienced veterinarians, Registered Veterinary Technicians, veterinary assistants and support staff work together to provide exceptional care using advanced diagnostics, cutting-edge technology, and evidence-based medicine.
VSH-Roseville is located in a state-of-the-art facility with advanced diagnostic capabilities including a Hallmarq MRI, Toshiba Aquillon CT scanner, digital radiography, Heska In-House laboratory equipment capable of providing priority CBC, Blood Chemistry, and Blood Gases, and integration with ezyVet, Smartflow, and RocketPACS medical reporting systems streamlining medical reporting and documentation.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

  • Triage incoming emergency patients and support clients throughout their hospital experience.
  • Assist veterinarians with patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
  • Collect and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates.
  • Operate and assist with diagnostic imaging for patient evaluation.
  • Administer, monitor, and recover patients undergoing sedation and anesthesia.
  • Assist with minor surgical (non-specialty) procedures.
  • Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in patient condition.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
  • Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
  • Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

What You Bring

  • Minimum of two years of clinical experience in an animal hospital.
  • Proficiency with laboratory sample processing and basic radiographic techniques.
  • Strong technical nursing skills, including patient handling and restraint.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and client service skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
  • Positive attitude, professionalism, reliability, and adaptability.
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

  • Competitive compensation based on experience and skill set plus weekend shift differential
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and pet insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Continuing Education (CE) allowance, VetBloom continuing education access, and ongoing professional development
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Uniform allowance
  • Career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

Located just outside Sacramento, VSH Roseville offers an outstanding quality of life with easy access to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and Northern California's outdoor recreation. We proudly welcome team members commuting from Sacramento, Rocklin, Lincoln, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Granite Bay, Loomis, Auburn, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Davis, and surrounding Greater Sacramento communities.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class veterinary medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of more than 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary professionals in hospitals designed for learning, collaboration, and excellence.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and help advance veterinary medicine—together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to build your emergency veterinary career while making a meaningful impact for pets and their families. If you're passionate about emergency medicine and enjoy working alongside an exceptional team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become an essential part of the VSH Roseville Emergency team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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