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. 10569261