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Ethos Veterinary Health

Specialty and emergency veterinary network

Veterinary Technician - Post Anesthetic Recovery Unit

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least one year of experience as a veterinary technician, with a focus on client service and patient care, is required.
  • Fluent spoken and reading English is required.
  • A Licensed Veterinary Technician credential is preferred.
  • Ability to promote trust, collaboration, and a positive work environment is required.
  • Adaptability and willingness to make extra effort to support a positive patient and client experience are required.

Responsibilities

  • Restrain pets for veterinary examinations and treatment, and prepare injectable and oral medications for outpatient and inpatient use.
  • Complete paperwork associated with surgical and in-house procedures.
  • Calculate drug dosages.
  • Log out and administer controlled substances.
  • Gather packs and equipment for minor procedures and set up the treatment area.
  • Provide supportive therapy to patients during recovery and after surgery.
  • Administer medications and treatments listed in each patient's daily treatment plan as ordered by doctors.
  • Take dictation from doctors to record reports and postoperative treatments.
  • Clean the recovery area after procedures so it is ready for the next case.
  • Assist doctors with medical or minor surgical procedures, including wound irrigation, medication, and bandaging.
  • Perform clinical laboratory procedures, including PCV, TP, Azostix, and blood chemistries using an Idexx analyzer; collect blood and urine samples; prepare laboratory request forms and samples for off-site shipment; submit samples to Antech Lab; maintain test-result files; and ensure results are recorded in patient records.
  • Record diagnostics and treatments accurately in patient charts.
  • Convey information accurately and professionally between doctors and clients when a doctor is unavailable to speak directly with a client.
  • Refer client questions to another staff member when unable to answer confidently.
  • Teach clients to administer oral, eye, and ear medications and to give subcutaneous injections or fluids.
  • Document relevant phone and in-person client conversations in patient files or computer records and initial each entry.
  • Schedule surgeries, imaging, appointments, and other procedures according to hospital policy.
  • Maintain anesthesia machines and monitors.
  • Access digital radiographs using Qlink software.
  • Operate portable and stationary digital radiography units.
  • Assist kennel personnel in keeping patients clean and dry.
  • Receive patients into Recovery after surgery and assume their care following transfer from the patient care personnel responsible for anesthesia.
  • Maintain and review medical records accurately, including daily treatment plans, diagnostics, patient progress notes, and services or goods with associated fees for invoicing, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Communicate patient status to doctors, other patient care personnel, and clients.
  • Report service and maintenance issues with equipment in PACU, kennel, and pharmacy—including Idexx chemistry machines, oxygen/environmental cages, and heated cages—to the Tech Lead.
  • Assist other patient care personnel when necessary.
  • Prepare for the next day's treatments by restocking supplies in PACU or other needed hospital areas.
  • Prepare patients for discharge, ensuring they are well-groomed and medically appropriate for discharge.
  • Maintain cleanliness and order throughout the hospital and perform daily and weekly cleaning duties.
  • Assist with inventory and inform the inventory manager when items need to be ordered.
  • Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties assigned by management staff.

Desired Qualifications

  • Fluency in additional 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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