Overnight ER Veterinary Assistant, AUC NE
Ethos Veterinary Health
Commerce City, CO
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Animal Care, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Critical Care, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Emergency Care, Emergency Services, English Language, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Intensive Care, Intravenous Therapies, Inventory Management, Laboratory Testing, Laundry, Leading Edge Technology, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Multilingual, Network Integration, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Radiography, Record Keeping, Safety Standards, Team Player, Technical Support, Tuition Fees, Ultrasound, Urgent Care, Veterinary Medicine, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Commerce City, CO
POSTED
8 days ago
Overnight ER Veterinary Assistant
Are you a Veterinary Technician/Assistant looking to join a team where your skills and passion for animal care will be celebrated? Look no further than Animal Urgent Care (AUC) North East, where we're on a mission to provide exceptional care that keeps owners and their beloved pets together for as long as possible.
Animal Urgent Care (AUC) North East is a new 9,000 square foot 24/7 ER facility with surgical capabilities, ultrasound, X-rays, and hospitalization. We ensure the communities we serve have access to excellent, affordable emergency veterinary services. We strive to keep compassion, cost-consciousness, and excellent service at the forefront of each and every case we see. We are proud of our team and hospital, having decades of emergency and critical care experience and our staff regularly exceed continuing education standards.
About the Role:
Emergency Assistants play a vital support role in providing urgent and intensive care to animals in critical conditions under the supervision of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians.
Compensation:
- $20 - $23/hr. based on experience
Anticipated Schedule:
- Full Time (options available)
- Thursday – Saturday: 6pm - 6am
- Wednesday – Saturday: 8pm – 6am
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Ensure pets are clean, comfortable, and well-cared for, including alerting veterinarians to any changes in patient conditions.
- Technical Support: Sets up and Assist with procedures such as IV catheterization, surgical and procedure preparations and breakdown, and radiological techniques while maintaining high safety standards.
- Client Communication: Effectively communicate with clients and team members to provide updates and ensure optimal patient care.
- Hospital Maintenance: Keep the facility clean, stocked, and organized, and handle laundry and inventory tasks.
- Administrative Duties: Accurately complete medical records, assist with lab tests, and support management with various administrative tasks.
Additional Duties:
- Support small projects and troubleshoot equipment issues as needed.
- Contribute to inventory management and day-to-day workflow improvements.
Requirements:
- At least two years of recent veterinary experience with growing responsibilities.
- Experience working as a veterinary assistant in an emergency hospital preferred.
- Strong ability to manage detailed information and perform patient restraint.
- Familiarity with veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
- Demonstrated empathy for animals and exceptional client service skills.
- Ability to work independently, stay on task, and communicate effectively.
- Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!
Benefits Include:
- 401(k) with matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life and Disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program and Discounts (including Pet Discount)
- Professional development and tuition assistance
- Uniform stipend
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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