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About the Role

As the Inventory Assistant, you will work alongside the AVES inventory manager to meet the medical inventory needs of our rapidly growing hospital. You must be organized, have attention to detail, and possess excellent communication skills. Your primary objective will be maintaining adequate stock levels to meet daily demands while minimizing excess supply, expiration, and expense.

Responsibilities

Assist Inventory Manager by overseeing inventory and supply according to inventory guidelines (both medical and non-medical inventory).
Brainstorm and develop innovative ideas alongside Inventory Manager to ensure appropriate charge capture, minimize waste, minimize expiration of product, and maintain minimum quantity on hand while avoiding running out of necessary stock.
Perform weekly inventory counts (non-chemotherapeutic and non-controlled substances) in accordance with ordering schedule to maintain appropriate minimum inventory on hand.
Assist Inventory Manager with Quarterly inventory counts (requires additional hours on the weekend).
Oversee receiving inventory as it is delivered to the hospital, auditing inventory against invoices to identify missing and received items.
Pick up any other orders and supplies as needed, providing receipts for reconciliation.
Ensure appropriate stocking of inventory throughout the hospital after shipment arrival.
Train AVES paraprofessionals on appropriate stocking procedures as directed by the inventory manager.
Help train new staff on the appropriate way to receive shipments.
Work with Inventory manager to update minimums on hand when noticing a trend of increased use and orders of certain supplies.
Help create a strong relationship with other local hospitals, picking up and returning borrowed items.
Ensure Central Storage and all cabinets throughout the hospital are organized and appropriately labeled.
Maintain back-order log to prevent selling vital inventory and to keep staff alert.
Re-organize shelves and inventory on hand to ensure efficient use of workspace.
Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are followed by employees for inventory and equipment, reporting any lack of adherence to policy.
Save perishable boxes, ice packs, and packing materials.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Inventory experience or a strong understanding of inventory management.
Veterinary experience is a strong plus.
A solid employment history with proven reliability.
The ability to work independently while being self-driven and eager to grow.
A proactive mindset, always looking for process improvements and opportunities for collaboration to streamline operations.
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role.

Skills

Organization
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Inventory management
Process improvement
Collaboration
Multilingualism (a plus)

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Full Time
Tuesday - Friday
7:00am – 6:00pm

Education Level

High School Diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$18 - $24/hr.

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

About the Company

Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (AVES) has recently expanded—adding new doctors, enhancing our services, and growing our departments—now operating in our brand-new, state-of-the-art 45,000 sq. ft. hospital.
At AVES, we are seeking highly skilled, self-motivated, and team-oriented professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional care in advanced veterinary medicine.
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.
This expansion allows us to grow alongside our community, enhance our capabilities, and create even more opportunities for our team members to develop and thrive.
Our core values—Kindness, Integrity, Collaboration, and Consistency—are at the heart of everything we do, guiding us in delivering top-tier medical care and an exceptional client experience.
We are also deeply committed to the growth of our team, offering a robust on-site Education Program designed to support ongoing learning and hands-on training for our support staff.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.