Veterinary Assistant, PET Urgent 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 be a key part of our medical team; supporting doctors and patients with excellent nursing care, while also ensuring our clients have a welcoming, compassionate, and efficient front desk experience.

$20-23/hr (Depending on experience)

• 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 expected)

• 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

• 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 at all times
• Communicate clearly with clients about their pet’s status and progress

• Client Service/Reception: Answer incoming calls and emails; handle client inquiries with professionalism and empathy
• Schedule appointments and coordinate patient flow
• Greet and 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 with both clients and their pets

• Paid time off, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401K, Flexible schedule, Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs, Retirement benefits or accounts, Education assistance or tuition reimbursement, Employee discounts, Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules, Relocation assistance

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

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

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 Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.