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Veterinary Assistant Douglas Boulevard Veterinary Clinic

37K–42K
Onsite · Sacramento, California
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

We are hiring a Veterinary Assistant at Douglas Boulevard Veterinary Clinic in Sacramento, California. This full-time position offers competitive hourly rates and comprehensive benefits.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
  • 2Provide compassionate nursing care from patient intake through discharge
  • 3Obtain patient histories vital signs and thorough assessments
  • 4Prepare and administer medications vaccines and treatments as directed
  • 5Perform venipuncture IV catheter placement fluid therapy and diagnostic sample collection
  • 6Obtain high-quality radiographs and maintain imaging standards
  • 7Assist with diagnostic testing and other clinical procedures using Fear Free techniques
  • 8Educate clients about patient care medications discharge instructions and preventive healthcare
  • 9Maintain accurate medical records and keep treatment areas clean and organized
  • 10Follow infection control and safety protocols while collaborating with the veterinary team
  • 11Support laboratory operations and ensure quality of employee pet services

Requirements9

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 2Strong knowledge of preventive care vaccines and patient wellness
  • 3Proficiency with venipuncture phlebotomy IV catheter placement fluid therapy and sample collection
  • 4Understanding of pharmacology and safe medication administration
  • 5Ability to accurately triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories
  • 6Experience with radiography and diagnostic imaging support
  • 7State license and veterinary assisting credentials
  • 8Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
  • 9Passion for patient care client service and teamwork

Salary Insight

$37 - $42k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSacramento, California

Required Skills

venipunctureIV catheter placementfluid therapydiagnostic sample collectionradiographypatient handlingpreventive care knowledgevaccine administrationmedication administrationclient educationmedical record keepinginfection control
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