Veterinary Assistant- Radiology
About The Position
Veterinary Specialty Hospital – North County (VSHNC) is seeking a Radiology Assistant to join our 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Hospital in San Marcos, California. This position supports advanced diagnostic imaging services and collaborates closely with board-certified specialists, veterinarians, and nursing staff to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced specialty environment. About the Hospital VSHNC is a comprehensive specialty and emergency hospital offering advanced veterinary services under one roof, including: Advanced Imaging (Radiology, CT, MRI, Ultrasound) Emergency and Critical Care (ER, ICU, Intermediate Care) Surgery Internal Medicine Medical Oncology Neurology Ophthalmology Dermatology In-house Pharmacy and Blood Bank
Requirements
- Prior experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred
- Interest or experience in diagnostic imaging and radiology strongly preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, specialty hospital environment
- Strong attention to detail and patient safety
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to lift and restrain patients as required
- Willingness to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
Responsibilities
- Assist with diagnostic imaging procedures, including radiography and advanced imaging support
- Safely handle, position, and restrain patients for imaging studies
- Prepare imaging rooms, equipment, and patients according to hospital protocols
- Maintain radiation safety standards and compliance
- Communicate effectively with veterinarians, specialists, and nursing teams
- Ensure accurate patient identification and documentation
- Support workflow efficiency within the imaging department
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant imaging environment
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options (3-day, 4-day, or 5-day workweeks)
- 75% employee pet care discount
- VetBloom access to RACE-approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
- Generous annual continuing education allowance
- Financial support for license applications, renewals, and onsite mentorship toward VTS
- Full-time benefits available on Day 1, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Three weeks of accrued paid time off
- Annual uniform allowance
- Monthly RACE-approved continuing education sessions presented by board-certified doctors, residents, and VTS-credentialed technicians
- In-house AVA-accredited program to support advancement toward AVA certification
- Purdue Scholarship Program supporting the pursuit of RVT credentialing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
