Veterinary Inventory Assistant
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Inventory experience or a strong understanding of inventory management is required.
- A solid employment history demonstrating reliability is required.
- The ability to work independently is required.
- Fluent spoken and reading English is required.
- Assist the Inventory Manager in overseeing medical and non-medical inventory and supplies according to inventory guidelines.
- Develop ideas with the Inventory Manager to support charge capture, reduce waste and product expiration, maintain minimum stock levels, and prevent stockouts.
- Perform weekly counts of non-chemotherapeutic and non-controlled inventory according to the ordering schedule; the Inventory Manager determines schedules and deadlines.
- Assist with quarterly inventory counts, including additional weekend hours.
- Receive hospital inventory deliveries, compare items received against invoices, identify missing items, and provide completed invoices to the Inventory Manager.
- Pick up orders and supplies as needed, provide receipts to the Inventory Manager and Data Entry Personnel for reconciliation, and remove restocked items from the order whiteboard.
- Stock inventory throughout the hospital after shipments arrive and train paraprofessionals in stocking procedures as directed by the Inventory Manager.
- Work with the Inventory Manager to update minimum stock levels when usage or ordering trends increase, meet with the manager daily as needed, and attend formal biweekly or monthly meetings.
- Maintain relationships with local hospitals by picking up borrowed items and returning them or paying invoices as needed.
- Keep central storage and hospital cabinets organized and appropriately labeled.
- Maintain a back-order log to prevent vital, hard-to-obtain inventory from being sold to the community and to keep staff informed.
- Reorganize shelves and inventory to use hospital workspace efficiently.
- Ensure employees follow inventory and equipment policies and procedures, and bring noncompliance to the Inventory Manager’s attention.
- Save perishable boxes, ice packs, and packing materials.
- Veterinary experience is a strong plus.
- Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.
- A proactive approach to process improvements, collaboration, and streamlining operations is desired.
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