Veterinary Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health • Waukesha, WI

17d • Onsite

About The Position

WVRC Waukesha is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for its surgery team at a 24/7 VECCS Level I Certified Emergency & Critical Care and Specialty Hospital. The hospital provides advanced care in a state-of-the-art facility, with a collaborative team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and support staff. The role supports patient care and surgical services, including preparing patients and procedure areas, assisting with equipment and instruments, and maintaining clean, stocked clinical areas. The position is full-time, first shift, four 10-hour shifts per week, with no weekends and no on-call duty. Compensation starts at $16.50 per hour and depends on experience.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in the veterinary field, including veterinary customer service.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to building lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community.
• A positive attitude and passion for high-quality patient care and exceptional client service.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Safely restrain patients during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized kennels, treatment areas, surgery suites, and floors.
• Stock treatment areas and surgery suites with necessary supplies.
• Complete laundry to keep bedding, towels, and other linens available.
• Support patient comfort by providing meals and taking patients outside as needed.
• Help maintain surgery and anesthesia equipment and clean surgical instruments.
• Help prepare patients and procedure areas for surgical and non-surgical procedures.
• Manage multiple tasks with attention to detail in a physically active environment.
• Remain beyond scheduled hours when needed.

Benefits

• Free VetBloom access with RACE-approved continuing education.
• Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships and VTS support.
• 16-week VTNE study group.
• Professional development assistance.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Employee discount.
• Access to financial benefits for student loans, mortgages, and personal loans.
• NVA Pet Resort discount and pet insurance discount.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Life insurance and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance options.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Uniform allowance.
• Veterinary service benefits.
• Extensive training for new and existing employees through Learning & Development Trainers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed