Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health; Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and compassionate team at a growing veterinary clinic that prioritizes patient care and client service. As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting veterinarians and technicians, ensuring the highest quality of care for animals. This position requires excellent multi-tasking abilities, a positive attitude, and a commitment to teamwork. Enjoy a collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter, and be part of a clinic that values both its staff and the animals it serves. If you have a passion for animal care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical

Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Uniform Allowance

Veterinary Services Benefits

Continuing Education Benefits

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with dogs and cats is essential.
• Strong multi-tasking and attention to detail skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Restraining patients and cleaning kennels and treatment areas.
• Feeding patients and taking them outside as needed.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to handle animals

Education

Experience with dogs and cats

Job description

WVRC Grafton is a small but growing clinic with great team atmosphere!

We have three hospital locations: Waukesha, Racine, and Grafton all dedicated to providing patients, clients, and referring veterinarians the highest quality emergency and specialty veterinary medical care. WVRC offers a warm, friendly atmosphere where our main goal is to provide compassionate care to our patients and clients as well as offering outstanding customer service.

The Veterinary Technician Assistant provides key support to the technician and veterinarian staff. Must be friendly, professional, and courteous, and capable of handling several tasks at once with frequent interruptions. Must be able to take direction from multiple staff members while adhering to training standards.

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team on 3rd shift. Days of the week will rotate based on hospital needs. This includes rotating weekends.

Essential Functions:

Multi-tasking and attention to detail skills are required. Must have the ability to stand for the majority of the work period and enough stamina to work past the regularly scheduled shifts, if needed.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Restraining of patients
• Cleaning Kennels, Floors, etc.
• Stocking the treatment areas
• Laundry
• Taking patients outside
• Feeding patients

About You:

• Able to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Positive outlook, a passion for providing the highest quality in patient care and the ability to deliver exceptional client service.

Qualifications:

• Must have worked or volunteered working with dogs and cats at a clinic, Humane Society, Kennel, or similar

Benefits of Working at WVRC:

Full-time Benefits include comprehensive Medical, Dental, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Uniform Allowance, Veterinary Services Benefits, Continuing Education Benefits and Paid Time Off.

Learn more about our outstanding team at: https://www.wvrc.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/WVRC.vets