Veterinary Technician Assistant - Emergency
About the job
- One year of previous veterinary hospital experience is required.
- Candidates must be comfortable handling dogs, cats, and exotic pets with varied conditions and temperaments.
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills are required.
- Candidates must be able to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced emergency animal hospital environment.
- Candidates should demonstrate communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care and daily treatments.
- Support diagnostic procedures, radiographs, and intravenous setups.
- Collect samples and assist with the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Handle and restrain animals with varied needs and temperaments.
- Assist with patient care, including cleaning, walking, feeding, and comfort measures.
- Maintain accurate client and patient records, estimates, and billing information.
- Provide organized support during emergency situations.
- Assist with client communication, including phone calls, patient updates, and check-ins.
- Present estimates and process payments when needed.
- Maintain a clean hospital environment, including kennels, treatment areas, and exam rooms.
- Participate in team rounds to support continuity of patient care.
- Provide customer service to pets’ families.
- Contribute to a collaborative team culture.
- Emergency veterinary experience is an asset.
- Candidates should be passionate about compassionate patient care and client support.
- Candidates should be willing to learn and grow within emergency and specialty veterinary medicine.
About the company
Ethos Veterinary Health operates a nationwide network of more than 140 specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across North America. It brings together over 1,500 specialized veterinarians who treat nearly 2 million pets each year. Hospitals in the network share advanced diagnostic tools and apply a scientific, evidence‑based approach to patient care, enabling collaboration across sites and access to specialized expertise. What makes Ethos different is the combination of a large, integrated network with deep specialty medicine and a focus on high-quality outcomes and professional collaboration, rather than isolated clinics. The company’s goal is to raise veterinary standards by delivering expert, evidence‑based care and to provide rewarding careers for veterinary professionals while advancing pet health.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Woburn, Massachusetts
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- VetRec reached 600 doctors and 900 staff by August 2026.
- Ethos opened 2026 ER Immerse recruiting across Texas, Florida, and California.
- Leslie Storms became president on December 1, 2025, restoring permanent leadership.
What critics are saying
- FTC order limits specialty acquisitions near rivals through 2032, capping roll-up growth.
- Leadership churn from Ryan Buck to Leslie Storms signals strategic instability in 2025.
- Sambolin litigation over hospital care keeps malpractice and reputational risk alive.
What makes Ethos Veterinary Health unique
- 140+ specialty and emergency hospitals give Ethos dense referral coverage.
- Ethos Discovery and clinical trials embed research into daily hospital operations.
- VetRec partnership adds enterprise AI recordkeeping across specialty and emergency workflows.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Work Hours