Veterinary Imaging Assistant
Ethos Veterinary Health·Waukesha, Wisconsin
Ethos Veterinary Health·Waukesha, Wisconsin
Assist veterinarians and technicians with imaging diagnostics including Ultrasounds, CT, MRI, and Digital Radiography. Manage patient restraint, appointment scheduling, and the maintenance of radiology rooms and databases.
Why Join Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center? WVRC is a leading 24/7 Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital in Waukesha, WI and is qualified as a VECCS Certified Level 1 Trauma Center. We are dedicated to providing patients, clients, and referring veterinarians the highest quality emergency and specialty veterinary medical care.
Partner with Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians to support advanced diagnostic imaging procedures, including ultrasound, CT, MRI, and digital radiography.
Prepare and safely restrain patients for imaging procedures while monitoring patient comfort and reporting any concerns to the medical team.
Assist with patient sedation and monitoring during diagnostic procedures.
Facilitate outpatient ultrasound appointments, including patient triage and discharge.
Coordinate imaging appointments across multiple hospital services to ensure an efficient patient schedule.
Assist Imaging Technicians with submitting radiographs for specialist review and maintaining the imaging database.
Communicate professionally with clients as directed by the medical team and document important information within the patient's medical record.
Obtain, organize, and scan medical records and other department documentation to ensure complete patient records.
Monitor department email, respond appropriately, and document communications as needed.
Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked imaging suites and work areas.
Support other hospital departments during downtime to promote a collaborative, team-focused environment.
Foster a positive, professional atmosphere by working collaboratively with teammates and providing exceptional support to patients, clients, and colleagues.
A high school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience handling animals in a professional setting.
Previous experience safely restraining patients in a veterinary hospital is strongly preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients and a multidisciplinary medical team.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
A compassionate, patient-focused approach and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional veterinary care.
The ability to remain calm, adaptable, and professional in a busy specialty hospital setting.
A collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn while working alongside experienced Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians.
The ability to recognize changes in patient demeanor and promptly communicate concerns to the medical team.
A commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
WVRC believes that all veterinarians, pets and pet owners deserve exceptional experiences. Everything we do reflects this belief. We commit ourselves to acting with respect, honor and dignity toward our clients, colleagues and each other
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.
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!
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. 10827161
Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of animal handling experience. Experience with animal restraint in a veterinary medical setting is highly preferred.
Market context
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