Emergency Veterinary Technician

Waukesha, WI
Permanent
Full-time

12 hours ago
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Are you a veterinary technician who is looking to advance your skills and expand your knowledge of veterinary medicine? Is your ideal work environment one in which you receive detailed training and are not only encouraged to grow within the veterinary field, but are also provided support along the way? Have you mastered wellness exams, vaccines, ear infections, nail trims, and routine spays, neuters, and dentals? Do you want to positively impact pet’s lives by performing proficient patient triage, speedy trauma assessments, extensive diagnostics, emergency patient stabilization, and in-depth patient care?Well, you’ve come to the right place, and we are so happy you found us! At Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center (WVRC) in Waukesha Wisconsin, we encourage employee growth and take pride in our exceptional patient care. Our emergency hospital is under one roof with ten different specialties including: anesthesia, cardiology, critical care, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, and surgery. We are fortunate to have over FIFTEEN board certified veterinarians and a technical team of over FORTY certified technicians including three veterinary technician specialists (VTSs) in emergency/critical care (ECC) and anesthesia. Our technicians are entrusted to do all patient treatments, blood draws, tube placements, CRI calculations and SO much more on a wide variety of patients from a stable vomiting dog to a ventilation case.Our hospital was proudly the 2025 Ethos Veterinary Health President’s Award winner, which recognizes well-run hospitals within the Ethos network that have shown sustained revenue and profit growth stem from great medicine, outstanding client service, and best-in-class resource utilization. Hospitals excelling in these areas share common traits, including strong leadership and exceptional teams.WVRC in Waukesha Wisconsin is eagerly searching for a full-time veterinary technician to join our overnight shift emergency team. Could that be you?We are offering a $3000 hiring bonus for this position!Relocation Bonus: We are also offering a $1,000 relocation bonus to candidates who are moving from a location more than one hour away from the hospital.Candidate Requirements:

CVT candidates are preferred, however candidates with strong technical skills and the ability to critically think are encouraged to apply as well.
This is a full-time position, working third-shift in the emergency department of a busy 24/7/365 hospital, therefore the candidate must be available 36-40 hours per week, every other weekend, and four out of the eight company-recognized holidays a year. Shift details, (such as length of shifts, start and end times, and number of days a week) will be discussed at the time of a scheduled interview and will be based on the current needs of the department.
Technical skill sets such as restraint, phlebotomy, catheter placement, general nursing care, and drug calculation experience are required. General anesthesia and anesthesia monitoring knowledge, and the ability to calculate CRI’s is preferred.
Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) are required for the role. Fluency in a language (or languages) other than English is a plus!

Candidate Qualifications and Desired Experience:

Minimum of one year of veterinary technician experience (emergency experience preferred but not required)
Recognizes and accepts change by acknowledging it is essential for continuing to reach high levels of outstanding patient care
Accepting constructive feedback about one’s performance and the ability to use that feedback to make immediate adjustments
Desire to work in a collaborative environment and a commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and our community
Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to adjust communication in-the-moment based on individuals and situations
An advocate for exceptional patient care, comfort, and safety
Self-motivated with a passion for veterinary medicine with an ever-lasting goal of advancing one’s own knowledge and skills
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Pay and Benefits at WVRC:

We offer a competitive hourly wage which is based on experience and skillset.
We are moving into a large, shiny-and-new hospital in September 2025, and we can’t wait to share it with our community!
Benefits for full-time employees include:

Medical, dental, and vision plans
401K with a small company match
Long-term disability (standard) and short-term disability (optional)
Life insurance options
$170/year uniform allowance
Paid time off is accrued based on hours worked; full-time employees accrue approximately three weeks per year; accrual rates increase after 5 and 10 years of employment
Pet benefits for personal and family pets
Continuing education money and day allowance
Other benefit programs include: LegalEASE, BenefitHub, pumpkin (pet insurance), NortonLifeLock, and One Pass Select
Onsite Veterinary Social Worker available to employees and clients
Onsite Human Resource Manager
Extensive training for all employees with our Learning & Development Trainers to advance their skills and career goals
Referral bonuses for the hire of veterinarians and certified technicians

Schedule Requirements:

Full time Overnights
4/9’s or 3/12’s
This schedule will include every other weekend
Schedule is inclusive of some (not all) holidays
No on call requirement!
Applicable shift differentials in the amount of $3/hr from 4pm-midnight and $5/hr from the hours of midnight-8am.

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.10227150
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