Emergency Veterinary Assistant, Swing

Animal Emergency Clinic
ER Veterinary Assistant – Swing Shift

Location: Grand Terrace, CA
Schedule: Full Time | Evening, Weekend & Holiday Shifts Required
Pay Range: $21–$26/hour, based on experience

Animal Emergency Clinic (AEC) is an AAHA-accredited emergency veterinary hospital serving the Inland Empire for over 50 years. Our highly skilled emergency team provides after-hours and urgent care services for pets, with plans to expand to 24/7 emergency services.

• Assist ER veterinarians and RVT's with patient triage, restraint, and treatments
• Obtain accurate patient vitals and monitor hospitalized patients
• Assist with venipuncture and collect blood samples confidently
• Assist with placing, maintaining, and removing
  
  IV catheters
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Provide compassionate nursing care to critical and hospitalized patients

• Assist with surgical procedures, including patient prep and recovery
• Monitor anesthesia (TPR, ECG, SpO₂, blood pressure, ETCO₂ when applicable)
• Maintain sterile technique and assist with instrument handling
• Monitor patients during recovery and report concerns promptly

• Run and process in-house diagnostics (bloodwork, cytology, urinalysis)
• Assist with radiographs and imaging
• Support oxygen therapy, fluid therapy, and emergency interventions
• Accurately document treatments, procedures, and patient care

• Maintain clean, safe, and well‑stocked treatment areas
• Support a positive and professional team environment

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a veterinary hospital setting
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and under supervision in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong computer skills for EMR and record‑keeping
• Flexible, dependable, and responsible with strong time‑management skills

• Pay range: $21–$26/hour, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k
• Scrub allowance
• CE and career growth opportunities
• Pet care discounts
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

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.