Veterinary Technician Assistant, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health•Queen Creek, AZ

3d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

ARISE, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, is hiring a full-time Emergency Veterinary Technician Assistant for its 24-hour emergency and specialty animal hospital in Queen Creek, Arizona. The role supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians in caring for emergency and hospitalized patients, helping ensure animals are safe, comfortable, clean, and well cared for throughout their visit. The assistant contributes to intake and triage, patient handling and husbandry, procedures and diagnostics, monitoring, preparation of care areas, recordkeeping, and communication with the clinical team and clients. This position works three 12-hour shifts per week, Sunday through Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including one weekend day. The hourly pay range is $16.00–$19.00, depending on experience. ARISE offers a training program, hands-on learning, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development. The hospital’s clinical team collaborates with specialists in neurology, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, and surgery to provide complex care.

Requirements

Ability to provide quality nursing and husbandry care to dogs and cats.
Familiarity with common veterinary medical terminology.
Basic understanding of veterinary procedures and pharmacology.
Ability to safely and compassionately handle and restrain patients.
Willingness and ability to learn veterinary skills, procedures, and protocols.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Compassion, patience, and empathy when working with clients and their pets.
Ability to recognize changes in a patient’s condition and promptly communicate concerns to the veterinary team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and stay organized in a busy emergency environment.
Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
Ability to remain calm, professional, and compassionate in high-pressure and emotionally sensitive situations.
Ability to work effectively as part of a veterinary team and take direction from veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a veterinary hospital, animal hospital, emergency clinic, or veterinary-related setting.
Knowledge or experience in emergency veterinary medicine, triage, ICU, outpatient care, or veterinary patient care.
Education, training, or experience in the veterinary field.

Responsibilities

Help ensure patients are safe, comfortable, clean, and well cared for during emergency visits.
Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with care and treatment of emergency and hospitalized patients under their direction.
Support patient intake and triage by gathering basic patient information, assisting with initial assessments, and promptly communicating concerns.
Handle and restrain patients compassionately; provide feeding, walking, cleaning, and other nursing and husbandry care.
Assist with procedures, treatments, diagnostics, and patient monitoring as directed by the veterinary team.
Prepare treatment areas, exam rooms, equipment, and supplies for patient care.
Keep patient care areas clean, organized, and stocked while following safety and infection-control protocols.
Communicate effectively, support teammates, and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.
Provide compassionate client service and keep pet owners informed and supported within the appropriate scope of the role.
Help maintain accurate patient records and communicate important patient observations to veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Participate in hands-on training, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.
Remain calm, organized, and attentive to patient needs in a fast-paced emergency environment.