Ethos Veterinary Health
Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician
Waukesha, WI - Part Time to Full Time
The Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center in Waukesha, WI is hiring Veterinary Assistants and Certified Veterinary Technicians to join our team!
Come put your knowledge and skills to practice in our hospital! We want to support you while you complete your technician program. Are you a newly credentialed technician? Let us help start your career and continue your growth!
About WVRC: WVRC, Waukesha is recognized as a certified Level 1 Emergency and Critical Care Facility by the Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society (VECCS).
WVRC is dedicated to providing patients, clients, and referring veterinarians with the highest quality emergency and specialty veterinary medical care. We offer a warm, friendly atmosphere where our main goal is to provide compassionate care to our patients and clients, as well as offering an outstanding customer service experience.
Who you are: If you are dedicated to providing exceptional service to patients and colleagues, and are looking for the next step in your Veterinary Hospital career, we want to meet you! Veterinary Assistants are responsible for practicing and demonstrating competency in AVMA-required skills, while assisting Certified Veterinary Technicians with the care and treatment of patients in the hospital. Veterinary Technicians are also responsible for nursing care, phlebotomy, anesthesia monitoring, client communications, and medical record keeping. Our assistants and Technicians are our greatest advocates for patient care and are self-motivated, with a passion for veterinary medicine!
Schedule:
- Full-time and part-time positions are available based on current hospital needs.
- Hiring for Emergency and Specialty Departments as needed, every other weekend dependent on department.
- We will work around your class schedule!
- Assistant starting pay at $15 and Technician starting pay at $21, and may be higher based on experience.
- Shift differentials offered for second and third shift hours.
- On call stipends for Technicians on anesthesia services.
- Eligible for pay increases upon earning AVMA and CVT certifications.
- Current enrollee or graduate of an accredited veterinary technician program.
- Complete the veterinary technology program and pass the VTNE within 2 years of your start date.
- Follow safety practices to avoid injuries to self and others!
- Calm, professional demeanor.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable time management, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills; working efficiently and effectively throughout the hospital with appropriate follow-through and accuracy.
- Understand and follow established hospital processes and procedures.
- Tech savvy, with basic proficiency in the usage of a computer and general business applications
- Able to work well independently, as well as in a collaborative environment with a team.
- Commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Baseline skill set such as restraint, phlebotomy, catheter placement and general nursing care experience is required. General anesthesia knowledge is a plus!
WVRC is committed to providing a learning environment for our student veterinary assistants. In addition to the agreed-upon compensation, we will provide the following:
- A direct supervisor to provide continuous guidance, growth, and support
- Opportunities to network with veterinary professionals to learn, practice, and perform required AVMA tasks as is appropriate for workflow, skill level, and patient safety
- Robust in-house training and development program
- Access to systems used in clinical practice
- VTNE support and reimbursement
- CE benefits available to credentialed technicians
- Benefits for part time employees include: - Uniform Allowance - Veterinary Service Benefits - CE Allowance - Company Paid Life Insurance -
- Onsite Veterinary Social Worker available to employees & clients
- Extensive training to all new (and existing) employees with our Learning & Development Trainers to advance your skills and career
- Referral Bonuses and Competitive Compensation
- Being a part of a team of elite professionals who prioritize the needs of their patients
NVA Compassion-First is now Ethos Veterinary Health
We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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