Veterinary Assistant, PET Urgent Care
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Overview
Pet Emergency Treatment Urgent Care – Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking a skilled and motivated Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist to join our team. This hybrid role combines hands-on patient care with client service at our busy emergency and urgent care hospital. You’ll support doctors and patients with nursing care, while ensuring a welcoming, compassionate front desk experience.
Responsibilities- Clinical/Patient Care:
Assist with consultations and treatments under the direction of the attending doctor; provide surgical and nursing care, including catheter placement, medication administration, and monitoring hospitalized patients; perform in-house lab work (sample collection, analysis, reporting); ensure patient comfort and safety; communicate clearly with clients about their pet’s status and progress. - Client Service/Reception:
Answer calls and emails; schedule appointments and coordinate patient flow; greet/check clients in/out, process payments, and maintain accurate client records; actively listen to client concerns and offer appropriate support and solutions; help manage a busy lobby environment.
- Minimum one year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician (credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred, not required)
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with compassion, efficiency, and flexibility
- Strong communication and multitasking skills; able to balance client interactions with patient care
- Familiarity with office software, phone systems, and scheduling preferred
- Part-Time:
Wednesday–Saturday, 5:00 pm–10:00 pm - Full-Time:
Wednesday–Saturday, 12:00 pm–10:00 pm (36–40 hours per week) - $20-23/hr (Depending on experience)
- Paid time off, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401K, Flexible schedule, HSAs/FSAs, Retirement benefits or accounts, Education assistance or tuition reimbursement, Employee discounts, Workplace perks, Relocation assistance
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 network uses state-of-the-art technology and a scientific approach to deliver compassionate care and rewarding careers.
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