Internal Medicine Vet Assistant — Specialty & ER Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid sick time and vacation

$200 scrub allowance

AtDove membership for clinical growth

Collaborative workplace culture

Living in San Luis Obispo

Job summary

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital in San Luis Obispo, CA, seeks an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant to support board-certified internists and specialty teams. You will assist with patient care, diagnostics, treatments, monitoring, and client communication throughout each patient’s stay.

This role suits an experienced Veterinary Assistant who thrives on challenging medical cases and ongoing clinical skill development in a specialty setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a veterinary assistant (required).
• Experience in a specialty and/or emergency veterinary hospital (preferred).
• Strong clinical skills including but not limited to: IVC placement, patient monitoring, restraint, and phlebotomy.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to growth and professional development.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake, collect histories, and present patients to the internist.
• Coordinate and perform diagnostics, laboratory testing, and imaging.
• Provide hands-on nursing care and assist with medical treatments and procedures.
• Monitor hospitalized and outpatient patients and promptly report changes in condition.
• Monitor patients following sedation or procedures and assist with recovery.
• Communicate with clients regarding patient updates, care plans, and discharge instructions.
• Coordinate with the internist to prepare and fill prescribed medications for patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and treatment documentation.
• Collaborate daily with the ER/ICU and other specialty services to provide coordinated patient care.
• Mentor and support junior Veterinary Assistants and Hospital Assistants.
• Float to other departments as needed based on daily caseload and hospital needs.

Skills

Vet experience

Emergency care

IV placement

Patient monitoring

Phlebotomy

Job description

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital in San Luis Obispo, CA, seeks an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant to support board-certified internists and specialty teams. You will assist with patient care, diagnostics, treatments, monitoring, and client communication throughout each patient’s stay.

This role suits an experienced Veterinary Assistant who thrives on challenging medical cases and ongoing clinical skill development in a specialty setting.