Full-Time
Veterinary Technician
ER & ICU
Updated on 8/23/2026
Ethos Veterinary Health
501-1,000 employees
Specialty and emergency veterinary network
Compensation Overview
$18 - $30/hr
Webster, TX, USA
In Person
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- A license as a veterinary technician or experience as a veterinary technician.
- At least 2-3 years of experience in emergency, intensive care, surgery, and anesthesia.
- At least 2-3 years of prior emergency and critical-care experience at a specialty emergency or multidisciplinary hospital.
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills with all types of clients.
- The ability to multitask, work under pressure, and make informed decisions in fast-paced situations.
- A genuine commitment to animal care and patient well-being.
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills.
- Provide high-quality, compassionate care to hospitalized and emergency patients.
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
- Perform restraint, venipuncture, catheter placement, radiographs, laboratory work, and medication administration.
- Prepare and administer treatments according to veterinary orders and hospital protocols.
- Collaborate across departments to coordinate patient care.
- Respond to STAT calls and follow emergency-care protocols.
- Create treatment estimates, review plans with clients, process payments, and manage admissions and discharges.
- Communicate professionally with clients and provide empathetic, clear information.
- Participate in meetings, training, and ongoing professional development.
- Support hospital cleanliness, safety, and inventory management.
- Perform anesthesia and sedation according to established protocols.
- Assist in surgery for overnight emergencies.
- Perform additional duties as needed.
- Fluency in multiple languages.
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
- Ryan Buck became president in January 2026, giving Ethos a dedicated operator for expansion.
- Ethos expects at least 255 house officers by summer 2026, strengthening specialist supply.
- NVA says Ethos is preparing for an IPO within two to three years, creating upside optionality.
What critics are saying
- FTC orders still restrict specialty acquisitions after JAB's 2022 Ethos deal, limiting roll-up growth.
- Ethos filed a 2025 WARN closure in Columbia, Maryland, signaling local underperformance and churn.
- Veterinary staffing shortages remain severe in 2026; talent scarcity threatens service quality and an eventual IPO.
What makes Ethos Veterinary Health unique
- Ethos runs 145 specialty and emergency hospitals, concentrating advanced referral medicine under one network.
- Ethos deployed VetRec across 600 doctors and 900 staff, the largest veterinary AI rollout.
- Ethos plans 2027 training openings, keeping residency pipelines inside hospital operations.
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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
EAP
Training Programs
Company News
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