Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join a 24/7 small animal hospital in a fast-paced, compassionate environment.

You will triage emergencies, perform venipuncture, IV placement, anesthesia monitoring, lab work and radiology, provide inpatient nursing care, assist veterinarians during surgery, and communicate clearly with pet owners to support life-saving care.

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician credential.
• Experience in emergency and general practice settings preferred.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Compassionate attitude and commitment to animal care.

Responsibilities

• Triaging and stabilizing emergency patients.
• Performing venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, lab work, and radiology.
• Providing attentive inpatient nursing and critical care.
• Supporting veterinarians during surgery and urgent cases.
• Communicating effectively with pet owners.
• Contributing to high-quality, life-saving care.

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Job description

We are seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician

to join a 24/7 small animal hospital in a fast-paced, compassionate environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Triaging and stabilizing emergency patients
• Performing venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, lab work, and radiology
• Providing attentive inpatient nursing and critical care
• Supporting veterinarians during surgery and urgent cases
• Communicating effectively with pet owners
• Contributing to high-quality, life-saving care

Qualifications And Skills Required

• Certified Veterinary Technician credential
• Experience in emergency and general practice settings preferred
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure
• Compassionate attitude and commitment to animal care