Ethos Veterinary Health
Veterinary Inventory Assistant, AVES
Inventory - Austin, TX - Full Time
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a collaborative, inclusive setting, we are currently seeking a skilled inventory assistant to join our team!
Compensation:
- $18-$22 hourly, based on experience and skills
- Full Time
- Monday - Friday
- 7am – 4pm
As the Inventory Assistant, you'll play a key role in ensuring our hospital is fully stocked and running efficiently. You’ll help manage inventory levels, reduce waste, streamline processes, and ensure our teams always have the supplies they need to provide top-tier care. This position requires strong organizational skills, sharp attention to detail, and excellent communication.
Primary Responsibilities:
Inventory Oversight: Support the Inventory Manager in managing both medical and non-medical supplies in alignment with established guidelines.
Stock Optimization: Develop and implement strategies to improve charge capture, reduce waste, prevent expirations, and maintain adequate stock levels.
Inventory Counts: Conduct daily inventory checks (excluding chemotherapeutic and controlled substances) and assist with quarterly counts, which may require occasional weekend hours.
Receiving & Auditing: Oversee inventory deliveries, audit received items against invoices, and promptly report discrepancies to the Inventory Manager.
Order Management: Pick up additional supplies as needed, submit receipts for reconciliation, and keep the order whiteboard up to date.
Stocking & Training: Ensure proper stocking of inventory throughout the hospital and help train paraprofessionals and new staff on stocking procedures.
Supply Adjustments: Monitor usage trends and collaborate with the Inventory Manager to adjust stock minimums based on demand.
Communication & Meetings: Participate in daily check-ins and bi-weekly/monthly meetings with the Inventory Manager to align on goals and improvements.
Build and maintain relationships with local hospitals to manage borrowed items and track invoice payments.
Keep Central Storage and supply cabinets throughout the hospital clean, organized, and clearly labeled.
Maintain a back-order log for vital inventory items and communicate status updates to staff.
Reorganize shelving and inventory systems as needed to improve space utilization and workflow.
Ensure all inventory policies are being followed; report any violations to the Inventory Manager.
Save and manage packing materials for lab samples, rabies submissions, and perishable items.
Gain experience and training in the handling and stocking of controlled substances
Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of inventory policies and workflows
Take on more leadership responsibilities as the department and hospital continue to expand
A self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and an eye for detail
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and shift priorities as needed
Previous experience in inventory, supply chain, or healthcare settings is helpful—but not required if you bring drive and a growth mindset
- Inventory experience or a strong understanding of inventory management.
- Veterinary experience is a strong plus.
- A solid employment history with proven reliability.
- The ability to work independently while being self-driven and eager to grow.
- A proactive mindset, always looking for process improvements and opportunities for collaboration to streamline operations.
- Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!
- 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 and tuition assistance
- Uniform stipend
- Retirement plan
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!
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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