Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health • Mequon, WI

9d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

We are offering a hiring bonus for this position - $1000 for Certified Veterinary Technicians, $500 for Experienced Veterinary Assistants! Schedule and Compensation: Full-Time - opportunities for 1st and 2nd shift. 1st shift hours: 8am to 5pm 3 days a week, every other weekend 8am to 8pm. 2nd shift hours: 4pm to 1am 3 days a week, every other weekend 10am to 10pm. Wage range is $20-30 per hour (commensurate with experience). Applicable shift differentials: $3/hr between the hours of 4pm & midnight, $5/hr shift differential between the hours of midnight and 6am. Some holidays will be required. Applicable hiring bonus- $1000 for Certified Veterinary Technicians, $500 for Experienced Veterinary Assistants. Benefits of Working at WVRC: Generous benefit packages which include: - Employer Paid Benefit Options - Medical - Dental - Vision - HSA & Flexible Spending Plan Options - Paid Time Off (3 weeks accrual per year) - 401k - Retirement Savings Plan - 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 patient. At WVRC, we understand the emotional challenges that come with working in veterinary medicine. That’s why we’ve made staff support and client care central to our mission. We’re proud to be one of the few veterinary hospitals with a full-time Social Worker on staff—dedicated to supporting grieving clients and enhancing the emotional well-being of our team. 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Hiring bonus for Certified Veterinary Technicians - $1000
• Hiring bonus for Experienced Veterinary Assistants - $500
• Employer Paid Benefit Options
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA & Flexible Spending Plan Options
• Paid Time Off (3 weeks accrual per year)
• 401k
• Retirement Savings Plan
• 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
• Referral Bonuses
• $1,250 referral bonus if they are hired

What This Job Offers

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