Veterinary Technical Assistant, Rehabilitation$20 - $24/hr. | Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty- ORC | Austin, TX
If you enjoy providing hands-on patient care, supporting veterinary technicians and doctors, and being part of a team dedicated to helping pets, you could be a great fit for Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty – Outpatient Recovery Center (AVES-ORC)!
Compensation
- $20 -$24/hr. based on experience
Benefits:
- 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
Schedule
- Full Time
- Monday - Thursday
- 7:00am – 5:30pm (1 Hour Lunch)
Job Description
Veterinary Assistants are required to assist the practitioners and Licensed Veterinary Technicians to the fullest possible extent, to help improve the quality of care given to the patients of Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center and to aid in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail. This position requires flexibility to assist in many areas while timely managing major responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Restrain for various treatments and exams.
- Prepare appointments for next day with necessary records
- Invoicing/preparing estimates.
- Admitting/Discharging patients
- Assist with restraint and follow all safety protocols set in place.
- Assist Technicians with various tasks. This includes, but is not limited to: patient restraint, maintain and care for rehab equipment, cleaning and maintenance of underwater treadmill.
- Assist doctors in exam rooms by escorting clients to exam rooms, obtaining patient’s history from clients and recording it on patient’s medical record, obtaining and recording patient’s temperature and weight, assist doctor with patient’s examination.
- Assist with patient treatments as directed by your Tech lead or doctor.
- Help with end of day duties.
- Check equipment for damage.
- Assist in keeping patients clean and dry at all times
- Clean the radiology suite (between patients and daily cleaning of the floor, and areas around the table, shelve, and computer). Hair should be vacuumed from behind the radiology table weekly at a minimum.
- Help Technicians and Doctors with outpatients or patients being discharged. This may include patient restraint, assisting with bandage changes, checking hygiene of a patient before it leaves or assisting clients with a patient.
Additional Duties
- Convey information in an accurate and professional way
- Recognize the limits of your knowledge. If you are not confident that you know the answer to a client’s question, do not answer it. Ask another staff member for help.
- Make notes in patient files or the computer record of all relevant phone or in-person conversations with clients. Initial all entries.
- Access digital radiographs utilizing Qlink software.
- Accurately record, maintain and review medical records by recording daily treatment plans (including nights, weekends and holidays), all diagnostics, patient progress notes and recording services or goods on the medical record with attached fees for invoicing.
- Communicate patient status to doctors, other Technicians, and clients.
- Report all service and maintenance issues on all equipment to Tech Lead/ Supervisor/Doctor.
- Assist other PCP’s when necessary.
- Prepare for next days treatments by restocking supplies in Rehab/Fitness or any other area of the hospital that is needed.
- Prepare patients for discharge, being especially careful to ensure that patients being discharged are well-groomed and in a medically appropriate state.
- Maintain cleanliness and order in all areas of the hospital.
- Perform daily and weekly cleaning duties.
- Assist with inventory; inform inventory manager as needed about items that need to be ordered, unpack boxes of medical supplies, check packing list and expiration dates, rotate stock and store.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- At least 2 years of experience in a veterinary assistant role is required.
- At least 1 year of experience as a veterinary assistant working in a rehabilitation specialty animal hospital department, dedicated to providing outstanding client service and excellent patient care preferred.
- 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.
- Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!
Why Choose AVES?
- Work alongside a compassionate, dedicated team of veterinary professionals.
- Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
- Make a direct impact on the lives of pets and their families during critical times.
- Receive continuous training and growth opportunities—we’re passionate about teaching!
- Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
Why AVES?
Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (AVES) has proudly served the Austin pet community for 11 years, delivering exceptional, compassionate care when it matters most. As a thriving 24/7/365 veterinary hospital, we offer a comprehensive range of specialty services including Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Radiology—and now, an exciting addition: a fully integrated Oncology Cancer Center, providing both medical and radiation oncology.
Nearby Communities
AVES attracts Veterinary Technicians and Clinical Professionals from throughout the Austin metropolitan area and surrounding Central Texas communities, including:
- Austin, TX
- Round Rock, TX
- Cedar Park, TX
- Georgetown, TX
- Leander, TX
- Pflugerville, TX
- Hutto, TX
- Kyle, TX
- Buda, TX
- Lakeway, TX
- Bee Cave, TX
- Dripping Springs, TX
- Liberty Hill, TX
- Manor, TX
- Elgin, TX
- Bastrop, TX
About Ethos Veterinary Health Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 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 leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. 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 pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner Craig at [email protected]
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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.