Veterinary Technician, Emergency
360 Bluemound Rd, Waukesha, WI, 53188 www.wvrcwi.com/locations/waukeshaOverview
Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center (WVRC), Waukesha location, 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 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 WVRC network offers services in Cardiology, Oncology, Radiology, Critical Care, Surgery, Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, and Emergency across its other hospitals and is excited to continue expansion at each location.
Situated in a vibrant community known for its rich history, friendly neighborhoods, and beautiful parks. Waukesha offers a perfect mix of small-town charm and city amenities, with excellent schools, diverse dining options, and plenty of recreational activities. This location is ideal for veterinary professionals seeking a supportive work environment in a pet-loving community with access to both urban conveniences and outdoor adventures.
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Veterinary Technician, EmergencyLocation: Ozaukee, WI Schedule: Full Time | 1st or 2nd Shift Available | 4 Ten Hour Shifts per week | Every Other Weekend | Some Holidays Will Be Required Compensation: $20-30/hr (Commensurate With Experience)Applicable Shift Differentials ~ $3/hr for 2nd shift | Sign on bonus - $5000 for Certified Veterinary Technicians, $3000 for Experienced Veterinary Assistants!Why join Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center Ozaukee: At WVRC Ozaukee, you'll join a collaborative team where your skills, compassion, and dedication are valued every day. As a 24/7 emergency and critical care hospital, you'll care for a diverse caseload that allows you to build your technical skills, work with advanced emergency cases, and make a meaningful difference for pets and their families. You'll be supported by experienced teammates who believe in mentorship, collaboration, and helping one another grow. If you're looking for a fast-paced environment where no two shifts are the same and your contributions truly matter, you'll find a rewarding career at WVRC Ozaukee. In your day-to-day, you will: 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 What You Bring: 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. Perks & 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. 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.Know Someone Amazing?If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great RVT, send them our way!Email Colleena.Maccarelli@ethosvet.com—you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they’re hired. Surrounding Areas: WVRC Ozaukee is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals throughout Ozaukee County and the greater Milwaukee area, including: Grafton Cedarburg Mequon Thiensville Port Washington Brown Deer Bayside Fox Point Glendale Germantown Menomonee Falls Richfield Whitefish Bay Shorewood Hartland Milwaukee Sheboygan About Ethos Veterinary HealthEthos 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 UsAt 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 EmployerEthos 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 need10842105