Cardiology Veterinary Assistant: Precision Care

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Scrub allowance

Clinical growth program

Collaborative workplace

Job summary

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital in San Luis Obispo is seeking an experienced Cardiology Veterinary Assistant to work with board-certified cardiologists on complex cardiac cases. You will gain hands-on specialty medicine experience while supporting the cardiology and broader teams.

This role emphasizes growth, strong clinical skills, and the ability to multitask in a busy 24/7 setting, with competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Experience in specialty and/or emergency hospital preferred.
• Strong clinical skills incl. IVC placement, monitoring, restraint, phlebotomy.
• Excellent communication and ability to multitask under pressure.
• Commitment to growth and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake, histories, and presentation to cardiologist.
• Coordinate diagnostics, labs, and imaging.
• Monitor patients post-anesthesia or sedation.
• Communicate updates and discharge instructions to clients.
• Prepare and fill prescribed medications in collaboration with cardiologist.
• Collaborate with other specialty teams for coordinated care.
• Mentor junior staff and assist other hospital assistants.
• Float to other departments as needed.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

IVC placement

Patient monitoring

Restraint techniques

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Multitasking

Reliability

Education

2-3 years veterinary assistant experience

Tools

EMR / clinic software

Job description

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital in San Luis Obispo is seeking an experienced Cardiology Veterinary Assistant to work with board-certified cardiologists on complex cardiac cases. You will gain hands-on specialty medicine experience while supporting the cardiology and broader teams.

This role emphasizes growth, strong clinical skills, and the ability to multitask in a busy 24/7 setting, with competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits.