Veterinary Assistant, Emergency Mid Shift

Compensation $18 - $22/hr., based on experience +$2.50/hr. Overnight Differential (after 6pm)

Benefits

We’re committed to supporting our team’s well-being and professional growth with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance to keep you and your family covered. 401(k) with Matching to help you plan for your future. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional personal and professional support. Continuing Education (CE): Annual CE hours to advance your skills. CE allowance for training and certifications. Uniform Allowance to ensure you’re always prepared. Shift Differential Pay for added compensation. Generous paid time off, including: Sick Days Vacation Days Bereavement Leave Holiday Premium Pay for working during special times of the year. On-Call Incentives for additional opportunities. License Reimbursement for required certifications. Referral Program to reward you for helping us grow our team. Schedule Full Time Days: TBD 12:00pm – 10:00pm

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

Prepare exam rooms for each visit, including tools needed for each exam. Retrieve patient charts from client services or referring department on behalf of the technicians when asked. Obtain other vitals, lab work, and diagnostics as needed per doctors or technician orders. Perform and assist with all aspects of animal restraint for exams and procedures. Care for hospitalized patients - administer medications, monitor vital signs, other duties as ordered by the treating veterinarian or treating ER technician Clean kennels, runs, wet tables and all other areas of the treatment area and hospital as needed. Assist in Ultrasound if needed. Laundry Basic grooming as needed. Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: At least ONE YEAR of veterinary assistant experience is REQUIRED to be considered for this role! High school diploma or equivalent. Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of experience as a veterinary assistant with job responsibilities that required animal restraint and taking radiographs Experience in a emergency/specialty setting Knowledge of EasyVet or similar medical record systems. Why Choose AESC? Work alongside a compassionate, dedicated team of veterinary professionals. Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Make a direct impact on the lives of pets and their families during critical times. Receive continuous training and growth opportunities—we’re passionate about teaching! Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. About AESC Founded in 2001 to meet the growing need for after-hours veterinary care in the Parker, Franktown, and Elizabeth communities, Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) has evolved from a small emergency hospital into a leading 24/7 emergency and specialty referral center. What began in a facility of less than 1,000 square feet has expanded into a state-of-the-art, 20,000-square-foot hospital offering advanced emergency, critical care, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, neurology, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology services.

Following a major renovation completed in 2021, AESC features cutting-edge technology, including a 23X MRI, 16-slice CT scanner, mobile fluoroscopy, multiple surgical suites, and a dedicated rehabilitation center with underwater treadmills. Supported by a collaborative team of board-certified specialists and experienced veterinary professionals, AESC remains committed to delivering exceptional patient care while continuing to grow and advance specialty medicine for pets throughout the region.

• Nearby Communities AESC attracts Veterinary Technicians and Clinical Professionals from throughout the South Denver metro area and surrounding communities, including: Parker, CO Aurora, CO Centennial, CO Castle Rock, CO Elizabeth, CO Franktown, CO Lone Tree, CO Highlands Ranch, CO Englewood, CO Greenwood Village, CO Littleton, CO Denver, CO Castle Pines, CO Foxfield, CO Commerce City, CO Bennett, CO About Ethos Veterinary Health Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
• Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day.
• You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
• Here, mentorship is a two-way street.
• You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
• At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care. Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner Craig at Craig.Rizzo@ethosvet.com

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.