Ethos Veterinary Health
Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Technician, AVES
Surgery- Recovery - Austin, TX - Full Time
Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Technician, AVES
Join Our Growing Team at Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center!
Are you a dedicated veterinary technician or technician assistant looking to advance your career in a thriving, collaborative, and progressive environment? At Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (AVES), we're growing rapidly—adding new doctors, expanding services, and launching departments—as we prepare to move into our brand-new, state-of-the-art 45,000 sq. ft. hospital.
As part of our growth, we're hiring for multiple technician and assistant roles across departments. We're seeking highly skilled, self-motivated, and team-oriented professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional care in advanced veterinary medicine
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a collaborative, inclusive setting, we are currently seeking skilled veterinary technicians to join our Surgery Department.
Compensation:
- $21-$35/hr, based on experience and skills
Schedules Available:
- Full Time (4 x 10 hour shifts)
- Days/Hours- TBD
- Weekends required
General Overview:
Patient Care Personnel (PCP) play a vital role in supporting the practitioners at Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center (AVES) by assisting with both technical procedures and administrative tasks. Their contributions help enhance the quality of patient care and improve efficiency for our specialists. PCPs are responsible for delivering compassionate, responsible care to all AVES patients, including monitoring, treatment, and detailed record-keeping throughout hospitalization. Strong communication skills are essential, as collaboration with doctors, Client Patient Coordinators (CPCs), Veterinary Assistants (TAs), and fellow Patient Care Personnel (PCP) is critical to ensuring high-quality outcomes. Daily cleaning and stocking of common areas are also required to maintain AVES’ high standards of care. This position demands a dependable, energetic individual capable of multitasking in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Care Personnel (PCP) play a vital role in supporting the practitioners at Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center (AVES) by assisting with both technical procedures and administrative tasks. Their contributions help enhance the quality of patient care and improve efficiency for our specialists. PCPs are responsible for delivering compassionate, responsible care to all AVES patients, including monitoring, treatment, and detailed record-keeping throughout hospitalization. Strong communication skills are essential, as collaboration with doctors, Client Patient Coordinators (CPCs), Veterinary Assistants (TAs), and fellow Patient Care Personnel (PCP) is critical to ensuring high-quality outcomes. Daily cleaning and stocking of common areas are also required to maintain AVES’ high standards of care. This position demands a dependable, energetic individual capable of multitasking in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide restraint of pets for examination and treatment by veterinarians. Prepare medications (both injectable and oral medications) for outpatients and inpatients.
- Complete all necessary paperwork associated with surgical/in-house procedures.
- Calculate drug dosages.
- Log out and administer controlled substances.
- Pulling all packs and equipment needed for minor procedures and setting up in treatment area.
- Provide supportive therapy to patients in recovery and post-operatively.
- Administer all medications and treatments written on each patient’s daily treatment plan per doctors’ orders.
- Take dictation from the doctors in order to record the report and post-operative treatments.
- Cleaning up the recovery area after a procedure has been completed so it is ready for the next case to come in.
- Help the doctors treat patients, assisting in medical or minor surgical procedures such as irrigating wounds, medicating and bandaging.
- Perform clinical laboratory procedures such as PCV, TP, Azostix and blood chemistries utilizing Idexx analyzer. Collecting blood and urine samples for laboratory analysis and submitting samples to Antech Lab. Prepare samples for shipment to off site laboratories and prepare all laboratory request forms. Maintain file of lab test results and ensure patient records have test results recorded in them.
- Accurately recording all diagnostics and treatments in patients’ chart.
- Convey information in an accurate and professional way between the doctor and the client when the doctor is unavailable to speak with the client directly
- Recognize the limits of your knowledge. If you are not confident that you know the answer to a client’s question, do not answer it. Ask another staff member for help.
- Teach clients to administer oral, eye, and ear medications and to give subcutaneous injections or fluids.
- Make notes in patient files or the computer record of all relevant phone or in-person conversations with clients. Initial all entries.
- Schedule surgery, imaging, appointments, or other procedures in accordance to hospital policy
- Maintain anesthesia machines and monitors.
- Access digital radiographs utilizing Qlink software.
- Operate portable and stationery digital radiography units.
- Assist kennel personnel in keeping patients clean and dry at all times
- Receive patients into Recovery following surgical procedures and assume their care following transfer from Patient Care Personnel responsible for patient’s anesthesia.
- Accurately record, maintain, and review medical records by recording daily treatment plans (including nights, weekends and holidays), all diagnostics, patient progress notes and recording services or goods on the medical record with attached fees for invoicing.
- Communicate patient status to doctors, other PCP’s, and clients.
- Collect blood and urine samples for laboratory analysis, prepare all laboratory request forms, and submit samples to Antech Lab.
- Report all service and maintenance issues on all equipment in PACU, kennel and pharmacy including but not limited to: Idexx chemistry machines, oxygen/environmental cage, and heated cages to the Tech Lead.
- Assist other PCP’s when necessary.
- Prepare for next days treatments by restocking supplies in PACU or any other area of the hospital that is needed.
- Prepare patients for discharge, being especially careful to ensure that patients being discharged are well-groomed and in a medically appropriate state.
- Maintain cleanliness and order in all areas of the hospital.
- Perform daily and weekly cleaning duties.
- Assist with inventory; inform inventory manager as needed about items that need to be ordered.
About you:
- Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistants with at least 2 years of experience, dedicated to providing outstanding client service and excellent patient care.
- Prior experience in Emergency and specialty hospital is preferred.
- Culture builders—team players eager to promote trust, collaboration, and a positive work environment.
- Adaptability—individuals willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best patient and client experience.
- Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!
Benefits Include:
- 401(k) with matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life and Disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program and Discounts (including Pet Discount)
- Professional development
- Uniform stipend
- Retirement plan
Why AVES?
Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (AVES) has been established in the Austin community for 10 years serving the Austin pet community. We are a robust 24/7/365 multi-disciplinary veterinary facility that offers Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesiology, Neurology, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging and Cardiology services. In approximately 1 year, we will be relocating our hospital to a new location (within 2.6 miles from our current location) which will allow us to expand our services and provide growth opportunities for our staff. AVES core values of Kindness, Integrity, Collaboration and Consistently are our driving forces that help us provide top notch medical care and customer service to the Austin Community. We have a strong focus on the continued education of our staff through an on-site Education Program that provides job training for our support staff.
We would love to hear from dedicated veterinary professionals who are passionate about making a difference and are excited to grow alongside us. Join our team today and experience the culture you've been looking for!
For more information about our hospital, please visit https://www.austinvets.comAustin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (AVES) has been established in the Austin community for 10 years serving the Austin pet community. We are a robust 24/7/365 multi-disciplinary veterinary facility that offers Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesiology, Neurology, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging and Cardiology services. In approximately 1 year, we will be relocating our hospital to a new location (within 2.6 miles from our current location) which will allow us to expand our services and provide growth opportunities for our staff. AVES core values of Kindness, Integrity, Collaboration and Consistently are our driving forces that help us provide top notch medical care and customer service to the Austin Community. We have a strong focus on the continued education of our staff through an on-site Education Program that provides job training for our support staff.
We would love to hear from dedicated veterinary professionals who are passionate about making a difference and are excited to grow alongside us. Join our team today and experience the culture you've been looking for!
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.
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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.
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