Hybrid Vet Assistant: Clinician & Client Care (Flexible)

Ethos Veterinary Health; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Flexible schedule

HSAs/FSAs

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for a full-time position at our Emergency and Urgent Care facility. The role blends hands-on patient care with client service at a busy hospital, with a schedule that includes weekends off and weekday flexibility.

You will support doctors, assist with surgeries and nursing care, perform in-house lab work, and ensure compassionate client interactions while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician.
• 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.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Compassion

Teamwork

Office software

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (preferred)

Tools

Scheduling software

Practice management software

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for a full-time position at our Emergency and Urgent Care facility. The role blends hands-on patient care with client service at a busy hospital, with a schedule that includes weekends off and weekday flexibility.

You will support doctors, assist with surgeries and nursing care, perform in-house lab work, and ensure compassionate client interactions while maintaining accurate records.