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Veterinary Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health·Mequon, Wisconsin

$20 - $25/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 21 days ago
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About the role

The Veterinary Assistant will deliver high-quality nursing care to critical patients and assist veterinarians with various medical procedures. They are also responsible for monitoring vital signs, collecting diagnostic samples, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

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Veterinary Assistant, Emergency Location

  • Ozaukee,
  • WI
  • Schedule: 2nd Shift | 4 Ten Hour Shifts Per Week | 4pm - 1am during the week & 10am-10pm Every Other Weekend |
  • Some
  • Holidays
  • Will
  • Be
  • Required
  • Compensation: $20-25/hr, Dependent On Experience | Applicable Shift Differentials + $3/hr during the hours of 4pm - midnight, +4/hr during the hours of midnight - 8am | $3000 sign on bonus!

Why join Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center Ozaukee

Make a Difference Every Day- Are you passionate about helping animals and providing top-tier care? At Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center (WVRC), we believe every pet, client, and veterinary professional deserves exceptional experiences. We're seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant who is actively pursuing CVT certification to join our Emergency & Critical Care team in Mequon.

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 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.

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 a brand-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 wards for ICU, surgery recovery, and isolation
  • State-of-the-art equipment and expanded surgery suites
  • A dedicated comfort room for euthanasia with a private entrance
  • Enhanced team amenities, including a resiliency room and a modern breakroom

This expansion was designed to elevate patient care, operational efficiency, and the overall team experience.

Surrounding Areas

  • WVRC Ozaukee is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals throughout
  • Ozaukee
  • County and the greater
  • Milwaukee area, including:
  • 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-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 qualifications, competence, merit, and business need

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Requirements

Candidates must be experienced Veterinary Assistants who are actively pursuing CVT certification. Strong technical skills, effective communication abilities, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset are required for this role.

  • professional certificate
  • Radiography
  • Technical skills
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Client communication
  • Nursing care
  • Blood typing
  • Cross matching
  • Laboratory procedures
  • Emergency and critical care
  • Diagnostic sample collection

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$20 - $25/hr
Location
Mequon, Wisconsin
Posted
Jul 7, 2026
Closes
Oct 5, 2026
Application
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Ethos Veterinary Health

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...

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IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
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Veterinary assistant roles in Wisconsin

Veterinary assistant roles in Wisconsin are often in demand at busy clinics and animal hospitals that need dependable support for patient care and client communication. These positions can be competitive because employers look for compassion, organization, calm under pressure, and strong teamwork with technicians and veterinarians. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your resume to show hands-on animal care and communication experience.

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