Veterinary Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant for its 24/7 emergency team in Racine. Candidates should have at least 2 years of veterinary experience and a passion for high-quality patient care. This role includes patient care responsibilities and offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Continuing Education Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a Veterinary Hospital setting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong technical skills including phlebotomy and medication calculations.

Responsibilities

• Organize appointments and enter notes into medical records.
• Communicate client results and care instructions.
• Provide patient care including feeding, cleaning, and assisting in procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Technical skills including phlebotomy

Job description

The Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center (WVRC) by Ethos Veterinary Health in Racine, WI is hiring a full- time Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency team!

Schedule and Compensation:

• Second shift - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and every other weekend.
  • Flexibility in scheduling availability is highly preferred as there is potential for variations in shift days and times based on hospital needs.
• Starting at $20-25/hr
• Earn an additional $3 an hour for 2nd shift

Essential Functions:

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

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Organize the next day’s appointments to include reading medical records to acquire proper information.
  • Accurately enter notes into medical records.
  • Client Communications, which may include Relaying blood work results to clients and doctor recommendations as appropriate.
• Patient care
  • Laundry & cleaning, stocking treatment areas
  • Advocate for patient care
  • Taking patients outside and feeding patients
  • Assist with procedures
  • Restraining patients for exams, treatments or procedures.

About You:

• Self- motivated with a passion for veterinary medicine
• Can multi- task and thrive in a fast- pace environment
• Able to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community.
• Positive outlook, a passion for providing the highest quality in patient care and the ability to deliver exceptional client service.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years 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.

Benefits of Working at WVRC:

Full-time Benefits are: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Plans, Uniform Allowance, Veterinary Services Benefits, Continuing Education Benefits and Paid Vacation.

About WVRC:We are a 24/7 Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital and is one of 8 VECCS Certified Level 1 Trauma Centers in the world. We have three hospital locations: Waukesha, Racine and Grafton alldedicated 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.

This is the perfect time to join our team. We just moved into a custom builtfacility which has set the stage for the continued growth of our hospital. We have an amazing team and our culture focuses around team work, accountability, responsibility, and mutual respect. WVRC is a great place to learn. We offer training to build your existingskills, but also train on advanced skills. Our DVMs rely heavily on your technical abilities so they can focus on being a doctor. WVRC is a phenomenal place to work whether you're just starting out or experienced and looking for a chance to continue to enhance your career. If you're looking to add meaning to your life and want to know yourwork matters, apply today!

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com..

Ethos Veterinary Healthoffers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado,Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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