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Veterinary Assistant Emergency

$22.00$27.00/hour (DOE) Full-time opportunity in Grand Terrace, California Schedule: Full-Time | Day, Swing, Weekend & Holiday Shifts Required

Build your emergency veterinary career at Animal Emergency Clinic (AEC), part of Ethos Veterinary Health. As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced emergency veterinarians and Registered Veterinary Technicians providing compassionate, high-quality care for critically ill and injured patients. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about emergency medicine, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Animal Emergency Clinic

Animal Emergency Clinic (AEC) has proudly served the Inland Empire for more than 50 years as an AAHA-accredited emergency veterinary hospital. Located in Grand Terrace, our experienced emergency team is dedicated to providing exceptional after-hours care, with exciting plans to expand to 24/7 emergency services.

Join a collaborative hospital where teamwork, mentorship, and compassionate medicine come together to deliver outstanding care for pets and their families.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Assist veterinarians and Registered Veterinary Technicians with emergency procedures and patient care.
• Perform venipuncture, place intravenous (IV) catheters, and administer medications and treatments as directed.
• Monitor patients during anesthesia and recovery.
• Support triage, diagnostics, and emergency treatment protocols.
• Assist with laboratory sample collection and diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and promptly communicate changes in condition.
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation.
• Ensure treatment areas are clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

What You Bring

• Minimum of two years of emergency veterinary experience required.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, patient monitoring, and surgical assistance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Passion for emergency medicine and providing exceptional patient care.
• Reliable, motivated, and compassionate with a strong work ethic.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous learning.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skill set
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Continuing Education (CE), VetBloom continuing education access, mentorship, and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with advancement opportunities throughout Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

Located in the Inland Empire, Grand Terrace offers convenient access to Southern California's mountains, beaches, and desert destinations. Animal Emergency Clinic welcomes team members commuting from Riverside, San Bernardino, Colton, Loma Linda, Redlands, Moreno Valley, Highland, Fontana, Rialto, Corona, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and surrounding Inland Empire communities.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class veterinary medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of more than 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary professionals in hospitals designed for learning, collaboration, and excellence.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and help advance veterinary medicinetogether.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a jobit's an opportunity to build your emergency veterinary career while making a meaningful impact for pets and their families. If you're passionate about emergency medicine and want to grow alongside an exceptional team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become an essential part of the Animal Emergency Clinic team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.