Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Technician

Emergency | 2nd shift | 4pm-1am (weekdays) 10am-10pm (every other weekend) | $20-25/hr | Shift Differential- $3/hr 2nd shift, $5/hr 3rd shift | Full-Time Benefits | Ozaukee, WI We are offering a $3000 hiring bonus for this role!

Make a Difference Every Day- Are you passionate about helping animals and providing top-tier care? At Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center (WVRC), we believe every pet, client, and veterinary professional deserves exceptional experiences. We're seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant who is actively pursuing CVT certification to join our Emergency & Critical Care team in Mequon.

Compensation: Wage range is $20-25 per hour (commensurate with experience) Hiring Bonus: $3000! Shift Differential: $3/hr Schedule: 2nd shift, 4pm-1am during the week and 10am-10pm every other weekend, some holidays will be required Benefits:

• Medical - Dental - Vision - HSA & Flexible Spending Plan Options
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options
• 401 +match
• CE Allowance
• Paid Time Off (3 weeks accrual per year)
• Uniform Allowance
• Veterinary Service Benefits
• 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 patient.

• Certified Veterinary Technicians will be given the highest consideration
• Experience Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians are welcome to apply
• A strong desire to learn and apply knowledge/skills learned to daily work life
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral
• Ability to demonstrate technical procedures as outlined in the technician protocols
• Demonstrate reliability and follow-through with all work-related tasks / projects
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and appropriately document patient vital signs and activity
• Provide support to all veterinarians and assist other departments as requested
• Provide comfort, diagnostic, surgical and nursing care to all patients including critical care patients
• Perform basic, emergent and critical care anesthetic monitoring
• Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing including but not limited to blood draws, arterial blood gas sampling, cystocentesis, urinary catheter sampling and free catch urine
• Perform various laboratory procedures including but not limited to blood typing, cross matching and slide agglutination testing
• Accurately take and process abdominal, thoracic, appendicular, spinal, and skull radiograph while following appropriate radiation safety protocols
• Properly use and maintain medical equipment
• Provide professional client communication
• Demonstrates an ability and awareness to keep hospital areas clean and neat, maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Required to maintain client and patient confidentiality
• Meet or exceed performance standards for work quality and productivity
• Meet or exceed WVRC expectations for attendance and punctuality

At WVRC, we understand the emotional challenges that come with working in veterinary medicine. That's why we've made staff support and client care central to our mission. We're proud to be one of the few veterinary hospitals with a full-time Social Worker on staff—dedicated to supporting grieving clients and enhancing the emotional well-being of our team. We've just moved into a brand-new, 11,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art hospital in Mequon—and we're excited for what's ahead. Our new facility includes:

• Specialized wards for ICU, surgery recovery, and isolation
• State-of-the-art equipment and expanded surgery suites
• A dedicated comfort room for euthanasia with a private entrance
• Enhanced team amenities, including a resiliency room and a modern breakroom

This expansion was designed to elevate patient care, operational efficiency, and the overall team experience.