Veterinary Assistant - Overnight
About the job
- Previous veterinary, animal care, kennel, or healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
- Genuine passion for working with animals and supporting their care.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced emergency hospital environment.
- Professional communication skills with clients and team members.
- Reliable, adaptable, and team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to lift 40 or more pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods.
- Willingness to learn and participate in hands-on training opportunities.
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills are required.
- Provide comfort, nursing support, and daily care for hospitalized patients.
- Assist with patient restraint, feeding, walking, and general husbandry.
- Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment.
- Assist with accurate medical record documentation.
- Follow hospital cleaning and infection control protocols.
- Adapt to the needs of various departments and support patient care where needed.
- Deliver compassionate service to clients and their pets during emergency situations.
- Previous veterinary, animal care, kennel, or healthcare experience.
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