Certified Veterinary Technician
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Excellent Opportunity to Work With a Great Team of Professionals!
Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center (WVRC) believes that all veterinarians, pets, and pet owners deserve exceptional experiences. Everything we do reflects this belief. We commit to acting with respect, honor, and dignity toward our clients, colleagues, and each other.
Do you love making a difference for animals and their owners? This is your opportunity to be challenged with interesting and diverse cases.
Schedule And Compensation- Full‑Time - opportunities for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift
- Wage range is $20‑30 per hour (commensurate with experience)
- $5/hr shift differential (for 3rd shift)
- 3rd shift: every other weekend, midnight‑9 am weekdays / 8 pm‑8 am weekends
- Some holidays will be required
- Perform all essential duties of a Certified Veterinary Technician
- 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 radiographs while following appropriate radiation safety protocols
- Properly use and maintain medical equipment
- Provide professional client communication
- Demonstrate an ability and awareness to keep hospital areas clean and neat, maintaining a safe and clean work environment
- Maintain client and patient confidentiality
- Meet or exceed performance standards for work quality and productivity
- Meet or exceed WVRC expectations for attendance and punctuality
- 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
- Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Short & Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance, 401(k), association dues, CE allowance, pet benefit, uniform allowance, and more
- We work in a caring and supportive environment in a location that offers an outstanding quality of life
- Additional benefits and support for VTS candidates
- Take advantage of our flexible work schedules and excellent shift differential pay
At WVRC, we understand the emotional challenges that come with working in veterinary medicine. That’s why we’ve made staff support and client care central to our mission. We’re proud to be one of the few veterinary hospitals with a full‑time Social Worker on staff—dedicated to supporting grieving clients and enhancing the emotional well‑being of our team.
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.
Why It MattersThis expansion isn’t just about space—it’s about creating an environment that enhances patient care, supports staff, and improves client experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or looking to grow in your veterinary career, WVRC Grafton offers a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment to thrive in.
Join us and be part of something exceptional.
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