Job Description

Veterinary Assistant – Cardiology

Pay Range: $19.00 – $25.00 per hour
Sacramento, California

Vista Veterinary Specialists is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our growing Cardiology Team on a full-time basis

Our 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital recently relocated to a newly expanded 17,300-square-foot advanced medical facilitydesigned to support cutting-edge specialty and critical care medicine. The hospital features:

• Four fully equipped operating rooms
• Advanced on-site CT scanner
• Dedicated ICU and Intermediate Care Units
• Digital radiography and ultrasonography
• Endoscopy and full in-house laboratory services

We provide advanced veterinary specialty services in:

• Emergency & Critical Care
• Cardiology
• Internal Medicine
• Radiology

Our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advanced diagnostics in a fast-paced specialty hospital environment.

Schedule: 4/10 hr shifts Monday – Thursday

Responsibilities As a Veterinary Assistant in our Cardiology Department, you will:

• Assist veterinarians with the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of inpatient and outpatient cardiology cases
• Support patients with complex, chronic, and multi-system medical conditions
• Perform patient triage, obtain detailed medical histories, and monitor patient status
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans
• Collect, prepare, and process laboratory samples according to hospital protocols
• Maintain accurate medical records, including treatments, medications, diagnostics, and patient vitals
• Assist with diagnostic imaging procedures including radiography and CT imaging
• Prepare and position patients for imaging and monitor patients during procedures
• Support anesthetic procedures including patient preparation, induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Provide compassionate client communication and education regarding treatment plans, diagnostics, and home care instructions
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, RVTs, and specialty teams to ensure high-quality patient care

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, procedures, disease states, and treatment protocols
• Experience with patient monitoring equipment, in-house laboratory equipment, radiology, and anesthesia monitoring
• Ability to perform accurate medical calculations including medication dosages and client estimates
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, self-motivated, and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced specialty and emergency veterinary environment
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• CT imaging experience is a plus, though training will be provided

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Accrued vacation time
• Paid sick time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, competence, and business needs.