Cardiology - Veterinary Assistant

Join the V CA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital team!

Location : 18300 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Compensation : $20 - 30 / hour.

ALL dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule and additional responsibilities.

Why We Want You!

We are seeking a dedicated Experienced Veterinary Assistant (VA) to join our Cardiology department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing high-quality care to animals, with a specific focus on cardiac health. As an integral part of our team, you will work closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians and / or assistants, and other staff members to ensure the well-being of our patients.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist veterinarians in performing diagnostic procedures and treatments related to cardiology.
• Comfortable with monitoring anesthesia and assessing patients during procedures, including interventional cardiac catheterizations in our fluoroscopy operating room.
• Conduct diagnostic tests, including electrocardiograms (ECGs), radiographs, routine blood monitoring, and echocardiograms.
• Place Holter monitors on patients and educate clients in their use.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and ensure proper documentation of procedures.
• Communicating and educating pet owners on cardiac conditions, treatment plans, and at-home care.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations and standards.

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Qualifications :

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Benefits : We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation / sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page at

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits : We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation / sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at