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Ethos Veterinary Health Veterinary Assistant, Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California
Veterinary Assistant – Internal Medicine
VSH North County | AAHA‑Accredited Specialty Hospital
Pay: $17–$25/hour | Schedule: Wednesday–Saturday (4‑day workweek)
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.
About Us
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.
About the Role
As a Veterinary Assistant – Internal Medicine , you’ll play a critical role in supporting doctors, technicians, patients, and clients throughout the hospital experience.
Key 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
Schedule
Full- Time Wednesday – Saturday
Compensation
$17.00 – $25.00 per hour, based on experience
Ideal Candidate
Minimum 2 years of veterinary assistant experience in a clinical or hospital setting
AVA, RVT, or VTS a plus (not required)
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
Benefits & Perks
Full‑time team members enjoy:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability and life insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO)
Continuing education (CE) allowance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous employee pet discounts
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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