Veterinary Technician, Neurology

Ethos Veterinary Health; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical - Dental - Vision

HSA & Flexible Spending Plan Options

Paid Time Off

401k + company match

Uniform Allowance

CE Allowance - Short & Long- Term Disb

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Waukesha, WI is seeking a veterinary nurse to join WVRC Waukesha's emergency and critical care team. You will provide general nursing care, assist doctors during surgery, monitor anesthesia, and communicate with clients.

This role requires at least two years in a veterinary hospital, experience with restraint, phlebotomy and catheter placement, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. CVT preferred; strong teamwork and patient care passion are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of technical experience in a veterinary hospital setting.
• Experience with restraint, phlebotomy, catheter placement, and general nursing care.
• Ideally, experience with anesthesia monitoring and recovery, sterile scrub, and assisting with surgical procedures.
• The ability to lift and restrain patients up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative approach, a commitment to patient care, and a passion for veterinary medicine.
• CVT preferred but not required!

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care, including patient restraint, phlebotomy, and catheter placement.
• Advocate for patients and assist doctors during surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients during anesthesia and recovery using equipment such as EKG, SpO₂, and Doppler monitors, and perform sterile scrub as needed.
• Communicate with clients by phone and in person, answering questions, providing updates on their pet’s condition, and following up after visits.
• Explain complex neurological conditions with compassion, patience, and professionalism.
• Collaborate with colleagues and build lasting relationships with clients and the community.

Skills

Veterinary hospital experience

Restraint & phlebotomy

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

CVT preferred

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Job description

Location:

Waukesha, WI

Schedule:

Full Time | 1st Shift | 4 Ten Hour Shifts Per Week | No Weekends and No On Call!

Compensation:

$25/hr + Dependent On Experience

Why Join WVRC Waukesha?

WVRC Waukesha is a 24/7 VECCS Level I Certified Emergency & Critical Care and Specialty Hospital, providing advanced, lifesaving care in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. You'll work alongside a highly skilled team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and dedicated support staff in a collaborative environment where teamwork, mentorship, and continuous learning are at the heart of everything we do. From challenging emergency cases to opportunities to participate in clinical research, you'll have the resources and support to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pets, their families, and the veterinary community every day.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Provide general nursing care, including patient restraint, phlebotomy, and catheter placement.
• Advocate for patients and assist doctors during surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients during anesthesia and recovery using equipment such as EKG, SpO₂, and Doppler monitors, and perform sterile scrub as needed.
• Communicate with clients by phone and in person, answering questions, providing updates on their pet’s condition, and following up after visits.
• Explain complex neurological conditions with compassion, patience, and professionalism.
• Collaborate with colleagues and build lasting relationships with clients and the community.

What You Bring

• At least two years of technical experience in a veterinary hospital setting.
• Experience with restraint, phlebotomy, catheter placement, and general nursing care.
• Ideally, experience with anesthesia monitoring and recovery, sterile scrub, and assisting with surgical procedures.
• The ability to lift and restrain patients up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative approach, a commitment to patient care, and a passion for veterinary medicine.
• CVT preferred but not required!

Perks & Benefits

• Medical - Dental - Vision
• HSA & Flexible Spending Plan Options
• Paid Time Off
• 401k + company match
• Uniform Allowance
• Veterinary Service Benefits
• CE Allowance - Short & Long- Term Disability Options
• 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 patients

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. Our Technicians are trusted with advanced patient care and hands‑on responsibility. We provide strong leadership, structured training, and long-term career growth!

Surrounding Areas

WVRC Waukesha is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals throughout Waukesha County and the greater Milwaukee area, including:

• Pewaukee
• Brookfield
• Hartland
• Wauwatosa
• Mukwonago
• West Allis
• Oconomowoc
• Milwaukee

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary 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 to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care!

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