Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency
$18 - $22/hr. | +$2.50/hr. Overnight Differential (after 6pm)  Parker, CO

Welcome to Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC)! We are a 24/7 Emergency Care Veterinary Hospital with 7 different Specialties. The AESC Team is growing, and we are seeking motivated, positive and compassionate individuals to join our team. Our Nursing staff is essential and important to us, just as the care they provide to the pets and clients in our community. We are offering competitive wages, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment with an empathic and positive Management team

Compensation

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

• 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
  • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • 12:00pm – 10:00pm

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.