Overnight ER Veterinary Technician Assistant, CASE

Ethos Veterinary Health

1d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital? Colorado Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE) is a rapidly growing, 24/7, 32,000 sq. ft. hospital located in Boulder, Colorado. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Internal Medicine Technician Assistant to join our team! The Overnight ER Veterinary Technician Assistant is an essential member of the veterinary healthcare team who supports patient care, clinical operations, and hospital efficiency. Veterinary assistants perform supportive clinical and operational tasks based on training, demonstrated competency, hospital protocols, and applicable regulations. This role contributes to patient comfort, safety, workflow efficiency, and a positive client experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 1-2 years’ veterinary experience required, with technical assistant experience highly desirable.
Strong attention to detail alongside excellent verbal and written communication skills with both client and team members, with the capacity to support clients in emotionally charged and sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
Ability to work independently and with little or no supervision
Ability to multi-task and produce quality work while making effective decisions
Knowledge of basic veterinary practices, procedures, and terminology. Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous material, cleaning chemicals, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
Ability to communicate well with other CASE staff members.
Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary TA certification or current enrollment in a technical assistant program strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide daily patient care and support, including safe handling and restraint, feeding, grooming/bathing, ambulation (including assisted or post-procedure patients), comfort measures, and basic rehabilitation activities
Obtain and document basic patient parameters (e.g., TPR, weight, pain scores) and monitor patients for changes, promptly reporting concerns
Assist with routine patient care and recovery support, providing comfort measures and basic care as needed.
Apply Fear Free® and low-stress handling techniques to support patient welfare
Assist with diagnostic testing and sample handling, including in-house and external laboratory preparation, and point-of-care testing
Support imaging services through patient preparation, positioning, and image acquisition
Safely and effectively set up and operate CT and MRI equipment to acquire diagnostic images, in accordance with training, supervision, and hospital protocols.
Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians/nurses during treatments, procedures, and surgeries, including patient preparation, recovery support, and medical documentation
Provide support during emergency and critical care situations by assisting with patient handling, equipment readiness, and directed basic life support tasks
Administer oral, ocular, and aural medications
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of clinical spaces, including exam rooms, treatment areas, surgical suites, and isolation areas
Clean, maintain, and prepare medical and surgical equipment; operate sterilization equipment; prepare instrument packs; and support procedural setup
Manage stocking, inventory support, biomedical waste disposal, and maintenance of emergency equipment
Assist with client-facing processes, including patient intake, history collection, rooming, admissions, routine discharges, appointment scheduling, and basic follow-up communication under guidance
Support accurate medical record maintenance and discharge checklist completion
Follow all hospital policies and protocols, including those related to safety and infection control
Perform duties within defined role scope, training, and applicable state or provincial regulations
Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, teamwork, and accountability in daily work
Contribute to a collaborative learning environment by sharing knowledge, experience, and best practices