Veterinary Assistant

Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center Oncology Veterinary Assistant The Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center (WVRC) is a 24/7 Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital, dedicated to providing patients, clients, and referring veterinarians with the highest quality emergency and specialty veterinary medical care. WVRC Waukesha, WI is hiring a full-time experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our outstanding Oncology department! WVRC offers a warm, friendly atmosphere where our main goal is to provide compassionate care to our patients and clients as well as offering outstanding customer service! The successful candidate will work closely with our board-certified Oncologists and Certified Technicians to provide high-quality care to patients going through various stages of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Position Overview Provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed within the Oncology Department; provide professional and efficient client service. Qualifications Strong communication skills, verbal and written Organizational skills Proactive thinking and the right attitude! High School Diploma or equivalent required. Ability to work in a team environment by taking direction and assisting other medical team members. Ability to work independently and perform self directed tasks to support the team. Exemplifies a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Highly recommended 3 years of experience in a veterinary setting. Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus. Compensation and Benefits Starting at $16.50/hr & up depending on experience and knowledge. Schedule: 4/10 hours shifts each week no weekends. Some holiday shifts required. Benefits: Generous paid time off CE allowance Annual scrub allowance Personal pet discount 401(k) Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Life insurance Employee Referral program Primary Responsibilities Obtain patient vitals and report any abnormalities to a CVT and/or Veterinarian(s). Collect diagnostic samples, imaging, and non-laboratory diagnostics (BP, EKG, SPO2) for analysis while understanding normal parameter markers to help facilitate in next steps of diagnostic preparation and communication to CVTs and/or Veterinarian(s). Assist in placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters. Assist CVTs and/or Veterinarians in all aspects during chemotherapy administration and procedures from developing sedation protocols, administration of medications and induction agents, intubation, surgical prep; Assist in surgical procedure as needed, recovery care of patients post anesthetic episodes, proper medical documentation of recovery and work closely with CVT during recovery process. Setup, Assist, and Clean up following all daily procedures and operations such as biopsies, CT, Tube Placements, and other diagnostic/anesthetic procedures, while also understanding the proper materials and equipment needed for each procedure. Restraining patients accurately and safely for diagnostic imaging, such as but not limited to, direct digital radiology, ultrasonography, and venipuncture. Assist in the collection and proper handling of certain samples such as biopsies, and how to submit them to outside laboratories. Assist in the conduction of appointments whether new patients or recheck appointments and understanding the process of the appointments and the difference between the two types. Practice professional and empathetic communication. Properly discharge patients by filling all required medications, ensuring patients are clean and comfortable, removing intravenous catheters, approving final invoices, and reviewing discharges with pet owners. Communicate between clients and other team members when obtaining and relaying medical histories in a professional, medical manner, with proper medical terminology. Help to restock supplies throughout the day to ensure proficiencies and efficiencies. Assist in weekly inventory checks and notifying inventory manager of items that need replenishing. Able to understand and function within the electronic practice management software to locate and pull previous medical records and to start initial records for each appointment. Understand and be able to perform proper medical record documentation in accordance with hospital policy and the board of veterinary medical standards. Conduct yourself in a professional manner each shift while providing continued support to your team members, patients, and clients. Follow proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team members. Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.