Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency 

Location: Waukesha, WI

Schedule: Full Time | 1st Shift | Four 9 or 10 hour shifts each week | Includes every other weekend and some holidays

Compensation: $16/hr +, Dependent on Experience

Why Join Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center in Waukesha?

WVRC Waukesha is a 24/7 VECCS Level I Certified Emergency & Critical Care and Specialty Hospital, providing advanced, lifesaving care in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. You'll work alongside a highly skilled team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and dedicated support staff in a collaborative environment where teamwork, mentorship, and continuous learning are at the heart of everything we do. From challenging emergency cases to opportunities to participate in clinical research, you'll have the resources and support to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pets, their families, and the veterinary community every day.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Restraining of patients

• Cleaning Kennels, Floors, etc.

• Stocking the treatment areas

• Laundry

• Taking patients outside

• Feeding patients

What You Bring:

• Able to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Positive outlook, a passion for providing the highest quality in patient care and the ability to deliver exceptional client service.

• Must have worked or volunteered working with dogs and cats at a clinic, Humane Society, Kennel, or similar

• Multi-tasking and attention to detail skills are required. Must have the ability to stand for the majority of the work period and enough stamina to work past the regularly scheduled shifts, if needed.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical - Dental - Vision

• HSA & Flexible Spending Plan Options

• Paid Time Off

• 401k + company match

• Uniform Allowance

• Veterinary Service Benefits

• CE Allowance - Short & Long- Term Disability Options 

• Onsite Veterinary Social Worker available to employees & clients 

• Extensive training to all new (and existing) employees with our Learning & Development Trainers to advance their skills and career

• Referral Bonuses 

• Being a part of a team of elite professionals who prioritize the needs of their patients 

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an essential role in supporting our veterinarians and credentialed technicians while helping deliver exceptional patient care. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, stays organized while managing multiple priorities, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team. The ideal candidate is compassionate, professional, eager to learn and able to adapt to changing priorities while taking direction from multiple team members. Above all, you'll help create a positive experience for our patients, clients, and fellow team members every day. 

Surrounding Areas

WVRC Waukesha is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals across the Waukesha county area including:

• Brookfield

• Pewaukee

• Mukwonago

• West Allis

• Oconomowoc

• Milwaukee

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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