Full-Time

Veterinary Assistant

Emergency

Updated on 9/3/2026

Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health

501-1,000 employees

Specialty and emergency veterinary network

Compensation Overview

$16/hr

+ Referral bonuses + Uniform allowance + CE allowance + 401(k) company match

Waukesha, WI, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • Able to work in a highly collaborative environment and develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Must have worked or volunteered with dogs and cats at a clinic, Humane Society, kennel, or similar setting.
  • Must be able to multitask, pay attention to detail, stand for most of the work period, and work beyond regularly scheduled shifts when needed.
Responsibilities
  • Restrain patients.
  • Clean kennels, floors, and other areas.
  • Stock treatment areas.
  • Perform laundry duties.
  • Take patients outside.
  • Feed patients.
  • Support veterinarians and credentialed technicians while helping deliver exceptional patient care.
  • Manage multiple priorities, take direction from multiple team members, and adapt to changing priorities.
Desired Qualifications
  • A positive outlook and passion for high-quality patient care.
  • Ability to deliver exceptional client service.
  • Compassion, professionalism, eagerness to learn, and adaptability.
Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health

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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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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

EAP

Training Programs

Company News

PR Newswire
Sep 2nd, 2025
Ethos Veterinary Health Partners with VetRec to Revolutionize Clinical Efficiency and Support Veterinary Teams

Following an extensive RFP process, Ethos selected VetRec for its collaborative approach, strong alignment with Ethos' commitment to medical excellence, and its focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Business Wire
Oct 28th, 2024
Terravet Real Estate Solutions Converts Roseville Furniture Store into State-of-the-Art Veterinary Practice

Terravet invested a total of $14.5 million to buy the building and retrofit the space, with an additional investment from Ethos Veterinary Health.

Visit Aruba
Jan 11th, 2024
Fundashon Stimami Sterilisami Launched Its 2024 Campaign, And This Year You Save More Money!

In its ongoing efforts to promote responsible pet care in Aruba, Stimami Sterilisami is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with VSH Veterinary Specialty Hospital for this year's campaign.

PR Newswire
Jul 6th, 2023
Veteran Benefits Guide expands executive leadership team to serve America's Veterans

Clay joins VBG from Ethos Veterinary Health, where he was the Director of Divisional Operations.

ADVFN
Jun 13th, 2023
National Veterinary Associates Appoints Medical Leadership for NVA General Practice and Ethos Veterinary Health Businesses

Sandra Faeh, DVM, will serve as the first Chief Veterinary Officer of NVA’s General Practice (“NVA GP”) business, while Dr. Stacy Burdick, DVM, MBA, DACVIM (SAIM), has been appointed as Chief Medical Officer of Ethos Veterinary Health (“Ethos”).