Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Full-Time

Ethos Veterinary Health; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Life and Disability insurance

PTO and holidays

EAP

Pet discount

Professional development support

Tuition assistance

Uniform stipend

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast) in the Brighton/Commerce City area. This full-time role supports veterinarians and technicians in a fast-paced emergency setting, with a schedule of Thursday–Saturday, 6pm–6am.

You will perform hands-on care, assist during procedures, and help maintain smooth hospital operations while providing compassionate client service and teamwork in a 24/7 facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent veterinary experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience in an emergency or fast-paced veterinary setting preferred.
• Strong patient restraint and handling skills.
• Familiarity with veterinary terminology and basic medical procedures.
• Ability to stay organized and manage detailed instructions in a high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated compassion for animals and strong client service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong communication skills and reliability in fast-moving situations.
• Fluent English (spoken and written required).

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on patient care, including cleaning, comfort, and monitoring hospitalized patients.
• Alert veterinary staff to changes in patient condition promptly.
• Assist with procedures such as IV catheter placement, radiology, and chemotherapy support under supervision.
• Prepare treatment areas, instruments, and equipment for emergency procedures.
• Support patient restraint and handling during exams and treatments.
• Assist with basic technical tasks such as sample collection and lab preparation.
• Maintain accurate medical records and support documentation of patient care.
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, and clients regarding patient updates.
• Keep hospital areas clean, stocked, and organized (including laundry and inventory management).
• Assist with general workflow support and day‑to‑day hospital operations.
• Help troubleshoot equipment issues and support small hospital improvement projects.

Skills

Veterinary experience

English communication

Patient care

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast) in the Brighton/Commerce City area. This full-time role supports veterinarians and technicians in a fast-paced emergency setting, with a schedule of Thursday–Saturday, 6pm–6am.

You will perform hands-on care, assist during procedures, and help maintain smooth hospital operations while providing compassionate client service and teamwork in a 24/7 facility.