Veterinary Assistant, Overnight Emergency

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

Veterinary Assistant, Overnight Emergency $21 - $23/hr. | Brighton/Commerce City, CO

If you're a Veterinary Technician/Assistant looking to grow your skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency environment, Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast) offers the opportunity to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency facility dedicated to keeping pets and families together through compassionate, high-quality care.

Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast) is a 9,000 square foot emergency hospital featuring surgical capabilities, ultrasound, radiology (X-ray), and inpatient hospitalization. Our team is built on decades of emergency and critical care experience, with a strong commitment to affordability, compassion, and clinical excellence. We serve the greater Denver metro area while fostering a supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented hospital culture.

Compensation

• $21 – $23/hr. based on experience

Schedule

• Full-Time
  • Thursday – Saturday: 6pm – 6am

Benefits Include

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• HSA / FSA options
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Pet Discount
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Tuition assistance programs
• Uniform stipend

Job Description

Emergency Veterinary Assistants play a vital support role in delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency hospital. Working under the supervision of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, you will assist in patient treatment, monitoring, and hospital operations while ensuring compassionate care for every pet and clear communication with team members and clients.

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

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)

About AUC Northeast

Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast) is a newly established 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital located in the Brighton/Commerce City area, serving the greater Denver metro region. The hospital is designed to expand access to affordable, high‑quality emergency care while maintaining a strong focus on compassion, efficiency, and medical excellence.

With advanced diagnostics, surgical capability, and an experienced emergency foundation, AUC NE is committed to building a collaborative environment where veterinary professionals can grow and thrive.

Nearby Communities

• Brighton, CO
• Commerce City, CO
• Denver, CO
• Thornton, CO
• Northglenn, CO
• Westminster, CO
• Aurora, CO
• Broomfield, CO
• Arvada, CO
• Federal Heights, CO
• Henderson, CO
• Lakewood, CO
• Wheat Ridge, CO
• Erie, CO
• Longmont, 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.

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