Veterinary Assistant, Internal Medicine

Ethos Veterinary Health•San Marcos, CA

11d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Looking to grow your career as a Veterinary Assistant in a fast‑paced, collaborative Internal Medicine department? VSH North County is seeking a motivated, experienced Veterinary Assistant (VA) to support our specialty teams and deliver exceptional patient and client care. VSH North County is an AAHA‑accredited veterinary specialty and emergency hospital providing advanced referral care in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, Neurology, Ophthalmology, and more. We pride ourselves on teamwork, compassion, and high standards of medicine. As a Veterinary Assistant – Internal Medicine , you’ll play a critical role in supporting doctors, technicians, patients, and clients throughout the hospital experience.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of veterinary assistant experience in a clinical or hospital setting
Self‑motivated with strong attention to detail
Comfortable in a fast‑paced, specialty medical environment
Excellent communication, organization, and client service skills
Team‑oriented with a positive, collaborative mindset

Nice To Haves

AVA, RVT, or VTS a plus (not required)

Responsibilities

Support Internal Medicine doctors with patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
Triage incoming patients and manage client flow during appointments
Handle client communication, including phone calls and tech appointments
Care for hospitalized patients, including monitoring and treatment support
Collect and process laboratory samples (blood, urine, free fluid, FNAs)
Assist with diagnostic imaging and patient handling
Prepare and set up for anesthetic and procedural support
Maintain a clean, organized, and patient‑focused environment