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Overnight Intermediate Care Veterinary Assistant, AVES

Ethos Veterinary Health
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Nov 2025
💰 $46,000/yr($38,000/yr$46,000/yr)

About the role

Overnight Intermediate Care Veterinary Assistant

Join Our Growing Team at Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center!
Are you a dedicated technician assistant looking to advance your career in a thriving, collaborative, and progressive environment? At Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (AVES), we're growing rapidly—adding new doctors, expanding services, and launching departments—as we prepare to move into our brand-new, state-of-the-art 45,000 sq. ft. hospital.

As part of our growth, we're hiring for multiple technician and assistant roles across departments. We're seeking highly skilled, self-motivated, and team-oriented professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional care in advanced veterinary medicine

Overview:
Intermediate Care Veterinary Technician Assistants are required to assist the practitioners and Licensed Veterinary Technicians to the fullest possible extent, to help improve the quality of care given to the patients of Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center and to aid in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail. This position requires flexibility to assist in many areas while timely managing major responsibilities. This role requires the ability to rotate between the ER/ECC department as well as the non-critical but still important Intermediate Care Ward to assist hospitalized patients.

Compensation:
  • $19-$23 hourly, based on experience
Schedules Available:
  • Full Time
    • Overnight Hours (6pm-7am)
    • Exact Schedule: TBD
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Provide patient restraint and follow safety protocols for exams, procedures, and treatments
  • Support technicians with inpatient, outpatient, triage, anesthesia, and transport tasks
  • Assist in post-operative care, patient recovery, and ongoing treatments
  • Prepare lab samples, manage invoicing, and assist with patient admissions and discharges
  • Escort clients, record patient history and vitals, and assist doctors during exams
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in exam rooms, radiology, and CT suites
  • Ensure PPE is inspected annually and help with general end-of-day and discharge duties
  • Support ultrasounds and other diagnostic procedures under technician guidance
Secondary Responsibilities:
  • Perform and prepare lab tests (e.g., PCV, TP, chemistries) using Idexx and Antech; manage lab forms and sample shipments
  • Maintain accurate patient records and ensure all lab results are filed and entered
  • Collect and handle blood and urine samples
  • Operate and maintain digital radiography units, anesthesia machines, and monitors
  • Record treatments, diagnostics, and communications in medical records with proper invoicing
  • Communicate patient updates to doctors, technicians, and clients professionally
  • Know limits of knowledge—seek support when unsure; document all client interactions
  • Report equipment issues across multiple departments
  • Assist Primary Care Providers (PCPs) as needed
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • At least 2 years of experience in a veterinary assistant role is required.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a veterinary assistant in an Emergency or Specialty animal hospital, dedicated to providing outstanding client service and excellent patient care preferred.
  • Culture builders—team players eager to promote trust, collaboration, and a positive work environment.

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Ethos Veterinary Health

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