Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency 
Location: Waukesha, WI
Schedule: Full Time | 1st Shift | Four 9 or 10 hour shifts each week | Includes every other weekend and some holidays
Compensation: $16/hr +, Dependent on Experience

Why Join Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center in 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:

• Restraining of patients
• Cleaning Kennels, Floors, etc.
• Stocking the treatment areas
• Laundry
• Taking patients outside
• Feeding patients

• Able to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Positive outlook, a passion for providing the highest quality in patient care and the ability to deliver exceptional client service.
• Must have worked or volunteered working with dogs and cats at a clinic, Humane Society, Kennel, or similar
• Multi-tasking and attention to detail skills are required.  Must have the ability to stand for the majority of the work period and enough stamina to work past the regularly scheduled shifts, if needed.