Veterinary Assistant

Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center, Waukesha, is a 24/7 Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital.  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.

We are in search on an experienced veterinary assistant for our Ophthalmology Department. The Veterinary Technician Assistant provides key support to the technician and veterinarian staff.  Must be friendly, professional and courteous, and capable of handling several tasks at once with frequent interruptions.  Must be able to take direction from multiple staff members while adhering to training standards.

Schedule and Compensation:
This is a full-time position
The schedule will be 4/10's. Any combination of days with a Monday-Friday
4 holidays per year will be required
No weekends!
Hourly pay starts at $17 and may be higher depending on experience

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

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Restraining patients for exams, treatments or procedures, with special care for Ophthalmology procedures.
• Client education / communication: Must be able to communicate well with clients, as well as showing care and concern for their pets
• Routinely check department voicemail.
• Relay doctor messages and blood work results to clients, if appropriate.
• Organize the next day’s appointments - include reading medical records to acquire proper information.
• Accurately enter notes into medical records.
• Assist with recovery of patients that have undergone procedures under sedation or anesthesia. 
• Stocking the treatment areas
• Cleaning kennels, floors, and treatment areas, and assist with laundry
• Assist in diagnostic testing (schirmer tear test, tonometry, ocular ultrasound, electroretinogram)

About You:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Veterinary Assistant in an animal hospital setting is required.
• Must have excellent attention to detail skills.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be organized. 
• Must take direction well.
• Must have good telephone etiquette.

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.

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.