Veterinary Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid vacation and sick time

Flexible Spending Accounts

Continuing education and professional

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County is seeking an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant to join our team in San Marcos, CA. The role is full‑time, four days per week (Mon–Thu), 8:00 AM–6:30 PM, with a pay range of $18.00–$28.00/hour (DOE).

You will support specialists and technicians caring for patients with complex medical conditions. Experience in a veterinary setting, strong animal handling, and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of veterinary hospital experience preferred.
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability and consistent follow‑through.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently in a busy specialty hospital.
• Interest in Internal Medicine, advanced diagnostics, and continued clinical development.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a veterinary medical team.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with Internal Medicine appointments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide hands‑on patient care, monitoring, restraint, and nursing support.
• Assist with patient preparation and recovery for diagnostic and specialty procedures.
• Support procedures including endoscopy, rhinoscopy, and ultrasound.
• Assist with collection and preparation of blood and other laboratory samples.
• Support diagnostic imaging and radiographic procedures.
• Prepare procedure areas, equipment, and supplies for Internal Medicine cases.
• Monitor patients and promptly communicate changes or concerns to the medical team.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked treatment and procedure areas.
• Maintain accurate patient information and documentation.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and hospital team members.
• Collaborate with Internal Medicine specialists, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and other hospital departments to provide exceptional patient care.

Skills

Animal handling

Restraint skills

Communication

Reliability

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Clinical development interest

Job description

Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant

$18.00–$28.00/hour (DOE)

Full-Time | Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM–6:30 PM

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County | San Marcos, CA

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Internal Medicine team. This is a full-time, four-day workweek supporting specialists and veterinary technicians caring for patients with complex and chronic medical conditions.

If you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant interested in specialty medicine, advanced diagnostics, endoscopy, ultrasound, and building your clinical skills, this is an opportunity to grow within a collaborative specialty hospital.

Duties:

• Assist veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians with Internal Medicine appointments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide hands‑on patient care, monitoring, restraint, and nursing support.
• Assist with patient preparation and recovery for diagnostic and specialty procedures.
• Support procedures including endoscopy, rhinoscopy, and ultrasound.
• Assist with collection and preparation of blood and other laboratory samples.
• Support diagnostic imaging and radiographic procedures.
• Prepare procedure areas, equipment, and supplies for Internal Medicine cases.
• Monitor patients and promptly communicate changes or concerns to the medical team.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked treatment and procedure areas.
• Maintain accurate patient information and documentation.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and hospital team members.
• Collaborate with Internal Medicine specialists, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and other hospital departments to provide exceptional patient care.

Requirements:

• Minimum one year of veterinary hospital experience preferred.
• Previous Veterinary Assistant, Specialty Veterinary Assistant, ER Veterinary Assistant, or clinical animal hospital experience.
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability and consistent follow‑through.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently in a busy specialty hospital.
• Interest in Internal Medicine, advanced diagnostics, and continued clinical development.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a veterinary medical team.

Experience with endoscopy, rhinoscopy, ultrasound, anesthesia support, diagnostic imaging, or specialty veterinary medicine is a plus.

Benefits

Full‑time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet benefits
• Continuing education and professional development
• Opportunities for career advancement within VSH North County and Ethos Veterinary Health

About Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County is a 24‑hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving pets and families throughout North County San Diego. Our collaborative medical team provides advanced specialty and emergency care while creating opportunities for veterinary professionals to learn, grow, and expand their clinical skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.