Veterinary Assistant - Internal Medicine
About the job
- Previous hands-on Veterinary Assistant, Vet Tech, or veterinary clinical experience.
- Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
- Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
- Experience caring for hospitalized patients and patients receiving IV fluids.
- Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and attention to detail.
- Interest in advanced diagnostics and Specialty Veterinary Medicine.
- Assist the Internal Medicine team with appointments, diagnostics, treatments, and hospitalized patient care.
- Perform venipuncture, sample collection, IV catheter placement, and other technical tasks within training and permitted scope.
- Support blood, urine, and other diagnostic sample collection and processing.
- Prepare patients and equipment for ultrasound, radiographs, CT, endoscopy, and other advanced diagnostics.
- Assist with anesthesia and sedation preparation, monitoring, and patient recovery.
- Support endoscopy procedures with attendant preparatory tasks.
- Monitor hospitalized patients receiving medications, IV fluids, and ongoing treatments.
- Maintain accurate patient information and communicate changes to the medical team.
- Support client education, admissions, discharges, and continuity of care.
- Anesthesia or sedation monitoring experience is preferred.
- Internal Medicine, Specialty, ER/ECC, ICU, Critical Care, or high-volume general practice experience is a plus.
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