Part Time Veterinary Assistant / RVT – Emergency
Ethos Veterinary Health·Grand Terrace, California
Ethos Veterinary Health·Grand Terrace, California
Provide compassionate care to emergency and hospitalized patients by assisting veterinarians with treatments, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. Responsibilities include monitoring anesthesia, documenting patient updates, and maintaining a clean, organized surgical suite.
Part Time Veterinary Assistant / Registered Veterinary Technician – Emergency Location: Grand Terrace, CA Schedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Veterinary Assistant: $21–$26/hour, based on experience Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT): $27–$35/hour, based on experience Join Our Emergency Team Animal Emergency Clinic (AEC) is an AAHA-accredited emergency veterinary hospital that has proudly served pets and families throughout the Inland Empire for more than 50 years.
We are continuing to grow with the goal of expanding to 24/7 emergency care, and we are looking for experienced Veterinary Assistants and RVTs who want to be part of that growth.
If you enjoy emergency medicine, hands-on patient care, anesthesia and surgery, and working alongside a team that supports one another through busy shifts, we would love to meet you.
What You'll Do As part of our ER team, you'll work closely with our veterinarians and fellow support staff to provide compassionate, efficient care to emergency and hospitalized patients.
Responsibilities include: Assisting veterinarians with emergency patient care, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures Assisting veterinarians during emergency surgical procedures Preparing patients and the surgical suite for procedures Performing and monitoring anesthesia, including recognizing changes in patient status and communicating concerns to the veterinarian Monitoring patients throughout anesthesia and during post-operative recovery Monitoring hospitalized and critical patients and communicating changes to the medical team Accurately documenting treatments, anesthesia monitoring, observations, and patient updates Maintaining clean, organized, safe, and well-stocked treatment and surgical areas Helping keep patient care moving efficiently during busy ER shifts Supporting your teammates and contributing to a positive, collaborative hospital environment Who We're Looking For This position requires previous hands-on clinical experience.
Because we regularly manage emergency procedures and surgical cases, candidates must be comfortable with anesthesia and assisting veterinarians in surgery.
Required qualifications: Minimum 1 year of experience working in a fast paced veterinary hospital setting Hands-on anesthesia experience is required Previous experience assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures is required Comfortable monitoring patients under anesthesia and throughout recovery Ability to recognize changes in patient status and communicate concerns appropriately Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients and responsibilities in a fast-paced ER environment Strong attention to detail and accurate medical record keeping Dependable, flexible, and able to work both independently and as part of a medical team Recent graduates with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology are encouraged to apply if they have sufficient hands-on anesthesia and surgical experience through clinical rotations, externships, or previous veterinary employment.
Emergency, urgent care, specialty, and critical care experience are highly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits Veterinary Assistants: $21–$26/hour, based on experience Registered Veterinary Technicians: $27–$35/hour, based on experience Scrub allowance Continuing education opportunities Career development and growth opportunities Employee pet care discounts Supportive and inclusive team environment Opportunity to expand your emergency, critical care, anesthesia, and surgical skills Why AEC?
Emergency medicine isn't predictable, and no two shifts are exactly the same.
Our team sees a wide variety of cases, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your emergency, anesthesia, surgical, and critical care skills while making a meaningful difference for pets and their families.
We're looking for people who want to be involved in patient care, continue learning, and grow alongside an expanding emergency hospital.
If you're confident in your technical skills, enjoy the pace and variety of emergency medicine, and want to be part of a team where your experience is valued, we'd love to hear from you.
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 EthosVet.com.
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. PM19
Requires at least one year of experience in a fast-paced veterinary hospital with mandatory hands-on experience in anesthesia and surgical assistance. Recent graduates with a degree in Veterinary Technology are encouraged to apply if they have sufficient clinical rotation experience.
Market context
California emergency veterinary hospitals often need part-time assistants and RVTs who can handle high-acuity cases, fluctuating schedules, and busy overnight or weekend coverage. These roles are competitive because employers usually want recent hands-on anesthesia and surgical assistance experience, while still considering recent Veterinary Technology graduates with strong clinical rotations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your emergency, anesthesia, and surgery experience before applying.