Cardiology Veterinary Assistant – ECG, Echo & Cardiac Care

Ethos Veterinary Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Pet discounts

Uniform reimbursement

EAP

VetBloom access

Professional development

Job summary

SAGE Veterinary Centers in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join the Cardiology team. You will work alongside specialists caring for cardiovascular patients and gaining hands-on experience with advanced diagnostics and therapies.

Ideal candidates have practical veterinary experience; VACSP is required within 60 days. A strong team will support ECG, echocardiography, anesthesia, and comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced specialty setting.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of hands-on veterinary clinical experience.
• Cardiology, specialty, emergency, or internal medicine experience is a plus.
• VACSP required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Cardiology appointments, patient intake, medical histories, and patient care.
• Support cardiac diagnostics including ECGs, blood pressure measurements, radiographs, echocardiograms, and Holter monitoring.
• Perform venipuncture, assist with IV catheter placement, and prepare laboratory samples.
• Safely restrain, position, and monitor patients during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Prepare equipment, supplies, and treatment areas for Cardiology procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with clients regarding patient care.
• Collaborate with Cardiology, Emergency, and Specialty teams to provide exceptional patient care.

Skills

Cardiology

ECG

Venipuncture

Communication

Patient monitoring

Education

VACSP certification

Tools

ECG equipment

Holter monitor

Radiography equipment

Job description

SAGE Veterinary Centers in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join the Cardiology team. You will work alongside specialists caring for cardiovascular patients and gaining hands-on experience with advanced diagnostics and therapies.

Ideal candidates have practical veterinary experience; VACSP is required within 60 days. A strong team will support ECG, echocardiography, anesthesia, and comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced specialty setting.