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Ethos Veterinary Health

Specialty and emergency veterinary network

Veterinary Assistant - Overnight Emergency & Critical Care

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHouston, TX, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma is required; an associate's degree or bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent related experience and/or training.
  • A minimum of two years of experience in general or specialty veterinary service is required.
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement skills are required.
  • Intubation and extubation experience is required.
  • Surgical preparation and assistance skills are required.
  • Proficiency in diagnostic imaging and laboratory procedures is required.
  • Experience handling and processing surgical instruments, including specialized equipment, is required.
  • Fluent spoken and written English is required.
  • Ability to adapt positively to changes in the healthcare environment by supporting technology and process changes is required.
  • Previous experience in a surgical or specialty veterinary setting is preferred.
  • Fluency in additional languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Assist technicians in obtaining vital signs.
  • Monitor and record food and water intake and output, urination, and bowel movements.
  • Monitor alerts as indicated by the veterinarian and notify the veterinarian and charge technician when readings are outside normal ranges.
  • Assist technicians with diagnostic procedures, including collecting laboratory samples and taking radiographs.
  • Assist technicians with triage and support emergency-room and hospitalized intensive-care or intermediate-care patients.
  • Deliver laboratory samples and request, prepare, and send imaging for radiologist interpretation.
  • Assist with bandage and wound care, and set up advanced-skill procedures according to standard operating procedures.
  • Set up for intravenous catheters and blood sampling, and prepare associated bandage materials.
  • Feed, walk, and weigh stable hospitalized patients; report to the assigned technician and document appropriately in the medical record.
  • Maintain patient cleanliness and transfer patients to appropriate hospital areas to support efficient care.
  • Collect free-catch urine and fecal samples; perform peripheral blood sampling when approved by leadership.
  • Stock and clean the department; do laundry; wash dishes, litterboxes, and e-collars; and collect and dispose of trash.
  • Clean and sanitize the clinic, including animal cages and runs, treatment areas, equipment, isolation wards, the anteroom, food-preparation area, and laundry area.
  • Type and document legibly in patient records, use the phone system, maintain clear medical records, and learn the software used in the hospital and department workflow.
  • Attend mandatory staff meetings and participate in check-in conversations with the leadership team.
  • Assist client patient coordinators, veterinary technicians, and veterinarians; restrain patients during triage, workups, and examinations; and prepare workstations for procedures and ongoing monitoring.
  • Calm and soothe anxious patients, follow hospital safety and wellness regulations, assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation timekeeping and recording, and stock the crash cart.
  • Assist with electrocardiograms and prepare oxygen cages, including monitoring and changing soda lime.
  • Place intravenous catheters when approved by leadership and under the guidance of an experienced mentor.
  • Handle animals carefully during hospital visits, testing, injections, and other clinical procedures.
  • Use administrative and clerical procedures, including word processing, form design, file maintenance, dictation and transcription, email, and computer programs for managing client and patient information.
  • Apply knowledge of basic drug uses, generic and brand names, and possible side effects or reactions, as well as clinic procedures that support patient-care protocols and client experiences.
  • Perform other duties or meet other expectations as assigned or changed by the leadership team or business needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate's degree or bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Previous experience in a surgical or specialty veterinary setting is preferred.
  • Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

About the Company

Ethos Veterinary Health

Specialty and emergency veterinary network

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
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Woburn, MA
Founded
2015

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