Intermediate Care Veterinary Technician, AVES

Intermediate Care Veterinary Technician

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

Overview:
Intermediate Care Veterinary Technicians play a vital role in the daily operations of Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center (AVES). They are essential in supporting our practitioners, ensuring the highest quality of patient care, and maximizing the efficiency of the medical team. By handling technical tasks and managing administrative responsibilities, technicians enable our practitioners to focus fully on medical priorities and deliver exceptional care. This role requires the ability to rotate between the ER/ECC department as well as the non-critical but still important Intermediate Care Ward to assist hospitalized patients.

Compensation:

• $21-$35 hourly, based on experience/ licensure

Anticipated Schedule :

• Full Time
• Schedule/Shifts: TBD

Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Care and Assistance:

• Restrain pets, prepare/administer medications, and assist in exams, procedures, and surgeries.
• Monitor anesthesia, provide supportive therapy, and teach clients how to administer treatments.
• Prepare patients for discharge and communicate status updates to the care team and clients.
• Record patient histories, treatments, and procedures accurately for invoicing and records.
• Complete necessary paperwork and maintain detailed progress notes.
• Schedule procedures, relay accurate information to clients, and seek help when needed.

Additional Duties:

• Perform lab procedures and collect/prep samples for analysis.
• Operate and maintain radiography units and diagnostic software.
• Maintain and report issues with medical equipment; restock and manage supplies.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, maintain hospital cleanliness, and assist with patient hygiene.

Requirements:

• Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistants with at least 3 years of Emergency experience, dedicated to providing outstanding client service and excellent patient care.
• 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.

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 and tuition assistance
• Uniform stipend
• Retirement plan

Why AVES?
Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (AVES) has been established in the Austin community for 9 years serving the Austin pet community. We are a robust 24/7/365 veterinary facility that offers Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Radiology and Cardiology services. In approximately 6 months, 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!
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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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