Certified Veterinary Technician, Overnights

ethosveterinaryhealth; Racine, Kenosha (WI, WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical–Dental–Vision

HSA & FSA options

Disability insurance

401(k) match

CE allowance

PTO 3 weeks

Uniform allowance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health Racine/Kenosha is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician for emergency coverage on 3rd shift or late night hours. You will perform triage, rapid trauma assessment, diagnostics, and stabilization while supporting the veterinary team and ensuring compassionate client service.

This role expects 3–5 years in a veterinary hospital, with CVT credentials preferred and strong skills in phlebotomy, medication calculations, and radiology positioning.

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician credentials highly preferred.
• Emergency or Specialty experience highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years experience in a veterinary hospital setting.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and develop long-term relationships.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, with strong client service.
• Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, medication calculations, and radiology positioning.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled patient care through triage, rapid trauma assessment, diagnostics, emergency stabilization, and ongoing nursing support.
• Apply technical abilities across responsibilities such as patient restraint, phlebotomy, catheter placement, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and staff to provide coordinated patient care.
• Foster a positive, collaborative hospital environment.

Skills

Triage

Phlebotomy

Medication calculations

Radiology positioning

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Client service

Education

CVT credential

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician, Emergency
Location: Racine/Kenosha
Schedule:3rd Shift | 8pm-8am OR 12am-9am | Rotating Weekends
Compensation:$25/hr+ Dependent on Experience |Applicable Shift Differentials ~ $5/hr for 3rd 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:

• Provide skilled patient care through effective triage, rapid trauma assessment, comprehensive diagnostics, emergency stabilization, and ongoing nursing support.
• Apply your technical abilities across a variety of responsibilities, including patient restraint, phlebotomy, catheter placement, general nursing care, medication and fluid calculations from fluid rates to CRIs, general anesthesia monitoring, and more.
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support team members to provide coordinated patient care.
• Help foster a positive, collaborative, and team-oriented hospital environment.

What you Bring:

• Certified Veterinary Technician credentials highly preferred for 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 to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highestlevel, 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