Veterinary Assistant, Internal Medicine at Ethos Veterinary Health – 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.