Veterinary Assistant, Cardiology
About The Position
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 facility designed to support cutting-edge specialty and critical care medicine. The hospital features four fully equipped operating rooms, an 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, and Radiology. Our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advanced diagnostics in a fast-paced specialty hospital environment.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- CT imaging experience is a plus, though training will be provided
Responsibilities
- 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
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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
