Emergency Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Pet care discounts

CE allowance

License reimbursement

NAVTA membership

Head Space subscription

Lyra Health Sessions

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Emergency and Veterinary Specialty Center in Middleton, WI is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Swing/Evening Team. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, a $4,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, and a shift differential for qualifying hours.

Full-time Swing/2nd shift position with extensive benefits and career development opportunities. The technician will triage emergency cases, manage ER flow, provide skilled nursing care, assist with anesthesia,

Responsibilities

• Triage and prioritize incoming emergency cases
• Coordinate ER flow by assigning clinicians and ensuring timely patient care
• Provide high-quality nursing care and monitor critically ill or injured patients
• Place IV catheters, perform diagnostic testing, and administer treatments
• Assist in and monitor anesthesia for emergency procedures; manage patient recovery
• Support clinicians during exams, procedures, and diagnostic imaging (radiographs, labs)
• Communicate clearly with clients about patient status and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate medical records, enter charges, and complete treatment sheets
• Collaborate with CSRs and team members to ensure a smooth client experience
• Maintain cleanliness, follow infection control protocols, and ensure proper patient restraint
• Participate in continuing education and ongoing professional development

Job description

VCA Veterinary Emergency and Veterinary Specialty Center, in Middleton, WI is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Swing/Evening Team!

Compensation: $25 - 30/hr and pay starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. A $4,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible new hires. Terms and conditions apply.

We also offer a shift differential to all hourly associates who work within a specific timeframe.

Schedule: Full-time, Swing/ 2nd shift.

Snapshot of the Role:

• Triage and prioritize incoming emergency cases
• Coordinate ER flow by assigning clinicians and ensuring timely patient care
• Provide high-quality nursing care and monitor critically ill or injured patients
• Place IV catheters, perform diagnostic testing, and administer treatments
• Assist in and monitor anesthesia for emergency procedures; manage patient recovery
• Support clinicians during exams, procedures, and diagnostic imaging (radiographs, labs)
• Communicate clearly with clients about patient status and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate medical records, enter charges, and complete treatment sheets
• Collaborate with CSRs and team members to ensure a smooth client experience
• Maintain cleanliness, follow infection control protocols, and ensure proper patient restraint
• Participate in continuing education and ongoing professional development

Benefits of joining the VCA Team!

• 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
• CE allowance, Vet Tech license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership
• 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 (2 weeks in 1st year for CVTs), 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!

Location: 1612 N. High Point Road Suite 100, Middleton, WI 53562

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!

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).

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