Certified Veterinary Technician, Emergency

ethosveterinaryhealth; Racine, Kenosha (WI, WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical - Dental - Vision - HSA & Flex

401(k) + match

CE Allowance

Paid Time Off

Uniform Allowance

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center Racine/Kenosha is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician for Emergency duties. The role is 2nd shift, 4pm-1am, weekdays with rotating weekends, in a fast-paced 24/7 emergency hospital.

You will perform triage, trauma assessments, diagnostics, stabilization, and monitor anesthesia, collaborating with veterinarians and support staff. Minimum 3-5 years in a veterinary hospital; CVT is required; strong communication and client service are essential.

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician is required for this role.
• Emergency or Specialty experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a veterinary hospital setting is required.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required.
• Maintain a positive outlook and ability to contribute in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected.
• Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, medication calculations, and radiology positioning.

Responsibilities

• Support triage, trauma assessments, diagnostics, emergency stabilization, and comprehensive patient care.
• Execute tasks such as restraint, phlebotomy, catheter placement, nursing care, drug calculations from fluid rates to CRIs, and monitor anesthesia.
• Work closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medication calculations

Radiology positioning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Client service

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Location: Racine/Kenosha

Schedule: 2nd Shift | 4pm-1am | Weekdays and Rotating Weekends

Compensation: $25/hr+ Dependent on Experience |Applicable Shift Differentials ~ $3/hr for 2nd shift

Why join Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center Racine/Kenosha

At WVRC Racine/Kenosha, you'll be part of a supportive team where your technical skills, compassion, and dedication make a difference for pets and their families every day. As a growing 24/7 emergency hospital, you'll gain hands-on experience with a diverse caseload, allowing you to expand your clinical knowledge and work at the top of your abilities. You'll collaborate alongside experienced emergency professionals who are committed to mentorship, teamwork, and helping one another succeed. If you're looking for a fast-paced environment where every shift brings new challenges, meaningful work, and opportunities to grow your career, WVRC Racine/Kenosha is the place for you.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Support the health and wellbeing of pets by performing proficient patient triage, speedy trauma assessments, extensive diagnostics, emergency patient stabilization, and in-depth patient care
• Utilize your technical skill sets by executing tasks such as restraint, phlebotomy, catheter placement, general nursing care, drug calculations from fluid rates to CRIs, in addition to monitoring general anesthesia and more!
• Work closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians and support teams
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture

What you Bring:

• Certified Veterinary Technician are requiredfor this role.
• Emergency or Specialty experience is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5years experience working in a Veterinary Hospital setting is required.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required.
• Maintain a positive outlook and ability to contribute in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected.
• Strong Technical skills including phlebotomy, medication calculations, and radiology positioning.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical - Dental - Vision - HSA & Flexible Spending Plan Options
• Short & Long- Term Disability Options
• 401 +match
• CE Allowance
• Paid Time Off (3 weeks accrual per year)
• Uniform Allowance
• Veterinary Service Benefits
• 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.

Surrounding Areas:

• Mount Pleasant
• Sturtevant
• Racine
• Somers
• Caledonia
• Pleasant Prairie
• Franksville
• Union Grove
• Bristol
• Oak Creek
• Cudahy
• Greenfield
• Hales Corners
• Franklin
• Yorkville
• Salem Lakes
• Burlington
• Kenosha
• Zion, IL
• Gurnee, IL
• Waukegan, IL
• Milwaukee

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-classmedicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standardsare elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respectedveterinary 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 togrow, 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 helpshape 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