Veterinary Specialty Technician - Per Diem

Welcome to Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC)! We are a 24/7 Emergency Care Veterinary Hospital with 7 different Specialties. AESC Team is growing, and we are seeking motivated, positive and compassionate individuals to join our team. Our Nursing staff is essential and important to us, just as the care they provide to the pets and clients in our community. We are offering competitive wages, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment with an empathic and positive Management team and we are looking for a Specialty Technician to join our team!

*This is a Per Diem position. Schedule to TBD post training. Schedules are subject to change based off the needs of the Hospital and the Department. Training Days/Hours TBD**

**This position will pay $25-$34 hourly DOE**

***This position requires strong anesthesia knowledge and skill.***

***CVT/RVT REQUIRED***

Overall Responsibility:  The Specialty Technicians primary responsibility is to support all Specialty Services where needed.  Provides history, vitals, and concerns to doctors to assist in the timely and appropriate management patients.  Works with other specialty department technicians and assistants to perform diagnostics, execute treatment plans, assist with surgeries and or monitor anesthesia.  Communicates medical updates, financials, and treatment plans to owners when necessary. 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitates patient care of outpatient appointments for specialty departments —consults and rechecks.
• Performs IV, IM and SQ injections, IV catheter placements and advanced veterinary technician skills (arterial catheter placement, epidural administration, splint placements).
• Performs radiographs.
• Assists with all types of surgery, anesthesia, and other procedures as needed.
• Participate in surgery team responsibilities that facilitate efficient patient care: setting up and turning over Operating Rooms, preparing exam rooms and instruments, completing daily safety and cleaning duties.
• Under the supervision of the Anesthesiologist and Surgeons, administers medication and manages/monitors patients during surgical procedures—including pre and post op care and anesthesia recovery.
• Perform and assist with all aspects of animal restraint for exams and procedures.
• Utilizes Ezyvet and Smartflow for documentation of patient care.
• Communicates with clients, including financial estimates and collecting payment.
• Interfaces with and assists other departments within the hospital as needed.
• Other duties as needed.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of financial and charging practices including creating estimates and discussing with the owners, collecting payment and discharging patients. 
• Collaborate with all departments across the hospital to ensure that all patients are receiving the best possible patient care
• Demonstrate compassion and care in all interactions
• Attend department and staff meetings
• Contribute to the overall needs, cleanliness and organization of the hospital.
• Other duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent required.  At least 1 year of animal experience required. At least 2 years of anesthesia experience required. Veterinary Technician Certification/Registration required.

Preferred Requirements: Strong technical skills to provide excellent and efficient patient care. Ability to multitask and anticipate needs. Excellent communication skills in all areas including clients, staff, and leadership. Great work ethic and positive attitude. Ability to adhere to strict attendance policies.  Ability to handle fluctuation caseload and emergency situations.

Physical Requirements: This job is physically active and may require frequent bending. It also requires routine lifting and restraining of animals in excess of 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and use hands. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

Language Ability: Ability to speak in an understandable manner and understand the English language.

Skill Requirements: Strong ability to multitask and anticipate needs. Excellent communication with staff, and between staff, and upper management.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment is predominantly indoors with occasional outdoor exposure when walking patients. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals related to veterinary medicine.

Benefits: Health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) w/matching, employee assistance program, annual continuing education (CE) hours, annual CE allowance, uniform allowance, shift differential pay, paid sick days, paid time off, paid bereavement days, holiday premium pay, on-call incentives, license reimbursement, referral program.

How and when to apply: Apply online. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 6th but may be extended as needed. Review of applicants will begin immediately.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.


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 Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.