Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical - Dental - Vision - HSA & FSA

Short & Long-Term Disability

401K + match

CE Allowance

Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

Uniform Allowance

Veterinary Service Benefits

Onsite Veterinary Social Worker

Extensive training & development

Referral Bonuses

Team-focused environment

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health, in Ozaukee, WI, seeks a part-time Veterinary Assistant for 3rd shift in a 24/7 emergency hospital. The role offers $18–$21 per hour with a $5 overnight differential between midnight and 8am.

You will monitor vital signs, assist veterinarians, and support diagnostic and nursing care across critical cases. Experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician is welcome; fluent English required.

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technicians will be given the highest consideration.
• Experience Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians are welcome to apply.
• A strong desire to learn and apply knowledge/skills learned to daily work life.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral.
• Ability to demonstrate technical procedures as outlined in the technician protocols.
• Demonstrate reliability and follow-through with all work-related tasks / projects.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and appropriately document patient vital signs and activity.
• Provide support to all veterinarians and assist other departments as requested.
• Provide comfort, diagnostic, surgical and nursing care to all patients including critical care patients.
• Perform basic, emergent and critical care anesthetic monitoring.
• Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing including but not limited to blood draws, arterial blood gas sampling, cystocentesis, urinary catheter sampling and free catch urine.
• Perform various laboratory procedures including but not limited to blood typing, cross matching and slide agglutination testing.
• Accurately take and process abdominal, thoracic, appendicular, spinal, and skull radiograph while following appropriate radiation safety protocols.
• Properly use and maintain medical equipment.
• Provide professional client communication.
• Demonstrates an ability and awareness to keep hospital areas clean and neat, maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Required to maintain client and patient confidentiality.
• Meet or exceed performance standards for work quality and productivity.
• Meet or exceed WVRC expectations for attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Reliability

Team collaboration

Learn quickly

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Job description

Veterinary Assistant,Emergency
Location: Ozaukee, WI
Schedule: Part Time | 3rd Shift | 2 Ten Hour Shifts Per Week | Some Weekends and Holidays May Be Required
Compensation: $18-21/hr, Dependent On Experience | Overnight Shift Differential $5/hr from midnight - 8am

Why join Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center Ozaukee:

At WVRC Ozaukee , you'll join a collaborative team where your skills, compassion, and dedication are valued every day. As a 24/7 emergency and critical care hospital, you'll care for a diverse caseload that allows you to build your technical skills, work with advanced emergency cases, and make a meaningful difference for pets and their families. You'll be supported by experienced teammates who believe in mentorship, collaboration, and helping one another grow. If you're looking for a fast-paced environment where no two shifts are the same and your contributions truly matter, you'll find a rewarding career at WVRC Ozaukee.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Monitor and appropriately document patient vital signs and activity
• Provide support to all veterinarians and assist other departments as requested
• Provide comfort, diagnostic, surgical and nursing care to all patients including critical care patients
• Perform basic, emergent and critical care anesthetic monitoring
• Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing including but not limited to blood draws, arterial blood gas sampling, cystocentesis, urinary catheter sampling and free catch urine
• Perform various laboratory procedures including but not limited to blood typing, cross matching and slide agglutination testing
• Accurately take and process abdominal, thoracic, appendicular, spinal, and skull radiograph while following appropriate radiation safety protocols
• Properly use and maintain medical equipment
• Provide professional client communication
• Demonstrates an ability and awareness to keep hospital areas clean and neat, maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Required to maintain client and patient confidentiality
• Meet or exceed performance standards for work quality and productivity
• Meet or exceed WVRC expectations for attendance and punctuality

What You Bring:

• Certified Veterinary Technicians will be given the highest consideration
• Experience Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Techniciansare welcome to apply
• A strong desire to learn and apply knowledge/skills learned to daily work life
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral
• Ability to demonstrate technical procedures as outlined in the technician protocols
• Demonstrate reliability and follow-through with all work-related tasks / projects
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical - Dental - Vision - HSA & Flexible Spending Plan Options
• Short & Long- Term Disability Options
• 401 +match
• CE Allowance
• Paid Time Off (3 weeks accrual per year)
• Uniform Allowance
• Veterinary Service Benefits
• Onsite Veterinary Social Worker available to employees & clients
• Extensive training to all new (and existing) employees with our Learning & Development Trainers to advance their skills and career
• Referral Bonuses
• Being a part of a team of elite professionals who prioritize the needs of their patient.

We’ve just moved into abrand-new, 11,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art hospital in Mequon—and we’re excited for what’s ahead.

Our new facility includes:

• Specialized wardsfor ICU, surgery recovery, and isolation
• State-of-the-art equipmentand expanded surgery suites
• Adedicated comfort roomfor euthanasia with a private entrance
• Enhanced team amenities, including a resiliency room and a modern breakroom

This expansion was designed to elevatepatient care,operational efficiency, and theoverall team experience.

Surrounding Areas:

• Grafton
• Cedarburg
• Mequon
• Thiensville
• Port Washington
• Brown Deer
• Bayside
• Fox Point
• Glendale
• Germantown
• Menomonee Falls
• Richfield
• Whitefish Bay
• Shorewood
• Hartland
• Milwaukee
• Sheboygan

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-classmedicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standardsare elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respectedveterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue togrow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin,
veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on
qualifications, competence, merit, and business need