Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician or Assistant

Riverside Animal Hospital; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Pet discounts

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Riverside Animal Hospital in Green Bay, WI seeks an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician to join our seven-doctor practice. The role offers full-time hours, a competitive hourly rate based on experience and credentials, and a Monday-Friday schedule with weekends off.

As part of a busy, collaborative team, you will assist veterinarians, perform initial patient evaluations, handle samples, and help deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician certification with at least one year of Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant experience is ideal.
• Candidates with animal handling experience through volunteering, grooming, boarding, or similar settings are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and team members while delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
• Perform initial evaluations of patients’ conditions and monitor vital statistics.
• Assist with patient handling and care, wrap wounds, and collect samples.
• Administer medications as directed and perform basic laboratory work.
• Help maintain an efficient workflow in a busy seven-doctor practice.

Skills

Animal handling

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Veterinary Technician certification

Job description

Who we are:

Riverside Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary TechnicianStatus: Full-TimeSalary: Competitive hourly rate based on experience & credentialsSchedule: Flexible scheduling Monday-Friday. Off WeekendsExperience: Veterinary Technician certification with at least one year of Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant experience is ideal; candidates with animal handling experience through volunteering, grooming, boarding, or similar settings are also encouraged to apply

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.

Build Your Skills. Practice Great Medicine. Grow With Riverside.

Looking for a veterinary hospital where learning is encouraged, teamwork matters, and you can continue developing your clinical skills? Riverside Animal Hospital would love to meet you.

Located in Green Bay, WI, Riverside Animal Hospital is a full-service, seven-doctor small animal practice committed to responsible pet ownership, preventive health care, and client education. As our hospital continues to grow, we’re looking for a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to grow with us.

Our team is dedicated to active learning and advanced medical procedures, and our veterinary support staff plays an integral role in delivering excellent medical care to our patients and outstanding service to our clients.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians / Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• Work alongside a busy seven-doctor small animal team
• Gain experience with a variety of patients and clinical responsibilities
• Training provided to help you develop your skills
• Opportunities for active learning and continuing education
• Access to advanced veterinary technology and equipment
• A team-oriented environment where collaboration matters
• Opportunities to contribute directly to excellent patient care
• Professional development and career growth
• Support from an established organization in a growing industry

Whether you’re bringing veterinary experience to the table or building on an animal-care background, we’re looking for someone who is motivated to learn and ready to contribute.

What our Veterinary Technicians / Veterinary Assistants Do

As a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician, you’ll support our doctors and fellow team members while helping provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Perform initial evaluations of patients’ conditions
• Check and monitor vital statistics
• Assist with patient handling and care
• Clean and wrap wounds
• Collect patient samples
• Administer medications as directed
• Perform basic laboratory work
• Assist veterinarians with medical procedures
• Help maintain an efficient workflow in a busy seven-doctor practice
• Contribute to excellent patient care and client service

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is motivated, detail-oriented, comfortable working as part of a team, and excited to continue learning.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Veterinary Technician certification
• At least one year of Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant experience
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• A highly motivated approach to patient care
• Strong attention to detail
• A commitment to learning and professional development
• A passion for delivering excellent veterinary care

We also recognize that great veterinary professionals can come from different animal-care backgrounds. We encourage candidates with animal handling experience through volunteering, animal grooming, boarding, or similar environments to apply. Riverside Animal Hospital is willing to provide training for this position.

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

At Riverside Animal Hospital, learning is part of the job—not something you have to pursue on your own.

You’ll have opportunities to work with advanced veterinary technology and equipment, develop your clinical abilities, and learn alongside an experienced team. Continuing education and professional development are encouraged, and training is available to help you become more confident in your role.

Most importantly, you’ll be part of a growing hospital where Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians play a meaningful role in the care we provide every day.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Benefit eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time status. Benefits designated as full-time only are subject to eligibility requirements.

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Grow Your Veterinary Career With Riverside!

If you’re looking for an opportunity to strengthen your skills, work with an experienced veterinary team, and contribute to excellent patient and client care, we’d like to hear from you.

Whether you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant or have hands‑on animal experience and are ready to take the next step, Riverside Animal Hospital offers an environment where you can learn, contribute, and grow.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Riverside Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Riverside Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations as necessary.