Internal Medicine Veterinarian Assistant

Description Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital

Position Overview Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital is a privately owned, non-corporate specialty and emergency hospital built around collaboration, growth, and high-quality medicine. We are seeking an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant who is excited to be part of a team-oriented environment, contribute to advanced patient care, and grow alongside a supportive group of technicians and specialists. This role is ideal for someone who wants to build their technical skills, stay actively involved in patient care, and be part of a hospital where assistants are valued contributors—not just support staff.

What Makes This Role Different Non-corporate, veterinarian-led hospital — decisions are made by the people in the building Collaborative team structure — assistants, technicians, and doctors work closely together Growth-focused environment — we invest in training and skill development Hands-on experience — meaningful involvement in patient care and case flow Exposure to advanced medicine — internal medicine, oncology, surgery, and Emergency and ICU cases Key Responsibilities Patient Care Support Assist with patient restraint and handling for exams and treatments Support internal medicine treatments and procedures under technician/doctor supervision Monitor patients for comfort and basic changes in status Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment Technical Support Assist with sample collection (blood, urine, etc.) as trained Prepare supplies and equipment for procedures and treatments Support IV catheter placement and treatment setup Assist in maintaining chemotherapy safety protocols and PPE compliance Client Interaction Help facilitate a positive client experience through clear, kind communication Reinforce discharge instructions and general care guidance as directed Support the team in maintaining a calm and compassionate environment Hospital Operations & Team Support Assist with stocking, cleaning, and maintaining treatment areas Help coordinate patient flow and appointment readiness Work closely with technicians and doctors to support daily workflow Contribute to a positive, respectful, team-first culture Why Cerro Alto We are building a hospital where every team member—assistants included—has a meaningful role in patient care. If you’re looking for a place where you can learn, grow, and be part of a genuinely collaborative team, this is a great opportunity to develop your career in veterinary medicine.

Requirements

Qualifications

Prior veterinary assistant experience preferred (especially in specialty or ER) Strong work ethic and willingness to learn Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment Team-oriented with strong communication skills Growth & Development At Cerro Alto, this role is a starting point for growth, not a static position. Hands-on training with experienced technicians and specialists Opportunities to build technical skills over time Exposure to the specialty of internal medicine Clear pathway for increased responsibility and career advancement Work Environment Fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital Physically active role (standing, lifting, patient handling) Supportive, team-driven culture with high standards of care This is a full-time role. Internal Medicine does not schedule appointments on weekends; however, we do use our specialty veterinary assistants to help care for the specialty services in patients on the weekend. So Saturday and Sunday daytime shifts are possible. The hours are 7:00am-6:00pm. We work 10 hour shifts and full time requires committing to 3-4 shifts per week.