Veterinary Assistant - Surgery
$19 - $25/hr+ 401(k) match + Uniform stipend
Junior
Austin, TX, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryVeterinary Professionals
About the job
Requirements
- At least 2 years of customer service experience in a medical setting is required.
- A solid employment history with proven reliability is required.
- The ability to work independently and be self-driven and eager to grow is required.
- A proactive mindset focused on process improvements and collaboration to streamline operations is required.
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills are required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with pack preparation by cleaning and sterilizing instruments.
- Wrap and organize surgical instruments.
- Assist with surgery laundry.
- Prepare laboratory samples for outgoing laboratories.
- Convey information accurately and professionally.
- Prepare invoices and estimates.
- Admit and discharge patients.
- Assist technicians when transporting patients to computed tomography or procedures, radiology, or recovery; help move patients and attach monitors.
- Assist doctors in exam rooms by escorting clients, obtaining patient histories and recording them in medical records, obtaining and recording patient temperature and weight, and assisting with examinations.
- Help with end-of-day duties.
- Keep patients clean and dry.
- Clean the radiology suite between patients and perform daily floor and surrounding-area cleaning; vacuum behind the radiology table weekly at minimum.
- Help technicians and doctors with outpatients or patients being discharged, including restraint, bandage changes, hygiene checks, or client assistance.
- Restrain patients for procedures, treatments, and examinations.
- Assist technicians with placing patients under anesthesia, including restraint, connecting monitoring equipment, vacuuming during patient preparation and shaving, and sterile preparation.
- Recognize the limits of personal knowledge and refer client questions to another staff member when unsure of the answer.
- Prepare appointments for the next day with the necessary records.
- Record relevant phone and in-person client conversations in patient files or computer records and initial all entries.
- Help maintain anesthesia machines and monitors.
- Access digital radiographs using Qlink software.
- Operate portable and stationary digital radiography units.
- Accurately record, maintain, and review medical records, including daily treatment plans, diagnostics, patient progress notes, and services or goods with attached fees for invoicing.
- Communicate patient status to doctors, other technicians, and clients.
- Report service and maintenance issues with equipment in Internal Medicine, Surgery, ICU, kennel, and pharmacy to the Tech Lead or Supervisor, including issues with Idexx chemistry machines, oxygen and environmental cages, and heated cages.
- Assist other primary care providers when necessary.
- Prepare for the next day's treatments by restocking supplies in Central Sterile, operating rooms, Induction, or other needed hospital areas.
- Prepare patients for discharge, ensuring they are well-groomed and in a medically appropriate state.
- Maintain cleanliness and order throughout the hospital.
- Perform daily and weekly cleaning duties.
Desired Qualifications
- Veterinary experience is preferred.
- Fluency in additional languages 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