Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Pet care discounts

Continuing Education

Referral bonuses

Job summary

VCA Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals (MECA) in Greenfield, WI is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join the team. This full-time day shift (6:00 am-6:00 pm) offers 12-hour shifts, 3 per week, with alternating weekends and rotating holidays.

You will assist veterinarians during emergencies, monitor vital signs, administer medications, communicate with pet owners, and help maintain equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during emergency procedures and surgeries
• Monitor vital signs and administer medications
• Provide compassionate patient care for emergency cases
• Communicate clearly with pet owners about condition and care instructions
• Maintain emergency equipment and ensure supplies are stocked and ready for use
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure smooth operations during emergencies

Job description

VCA Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals (MECA) in Greenfield, WI is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join the team!

Schedule: Full time, day shift (6:00 am-6:00 pm). 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week ( 3 x 12 hour ). Alternating weekends and rotating holidays are required.

Compensation: $18 - 23/hr and the starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field.

Who We Are: VCA MECA has been serving the Milwaukee community since 2009. We provide top-tier emergency and critical care services for pets in need. Our facility is equipped with the latest technology, and our team is comprised of compassionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care.

Assist in Emergency Procedures: Support veterinarians and technicians during emergency surgeries, trauma care, and critical treatments.

Patient Care: Provide compassionate and attentive care to emergency patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing comfort.

Client Communication: Communicate effectively with pet owners, providing them with updates and information about their pet's condition and care instructions.

Maintain Equipment and Supplies: Ensure that all emergency equipment is properly maintained and that supplies are well-stocked and ready for use.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with our emergency veterinary team to ensure the highest standard of care and a seamless operation during emergencies.

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
• Referral bonuses
• Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
• 401(k) with corporate match
• Pet care discounts (40-100%)
• Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
• Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
• Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!
• Plus so much more!

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Address: 3670 S 108th St, Greenfield, WI 53228

Join us.