VCA Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals (MECA) in Greenfield, WI is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join the team at our one-of-kind emergency hospital.
Who We Are
VCA MECA has been serving the Milwaukee community since 2009. We are open 24/7 to provide emergency and critical care services to a diverse patient base of dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles and birds. We utilize a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine, with a team dedicated to providing high quality care to pets facing illness and injury.
Why We Want You
Come put your passion for patient care to work! Our technicians practice in a fast-paced environment, handling a mix of urgent, emergency and critical care cases. Every day, you will have the opportunity to practice, enhance and improve you skills, including:
Patient triage and physical examinations
Venipuncture and blood draws
Surgical preparation, assistance, and recovery
Anesthesia monitoring
Catheter placement
Laboratory and pharmacy work
Radiology and diagnostic imaging procedures
Maintaining accurate, detailed patient records
Professional communication with clients
Schedule: Full time, day shift (6:00am-6:00pm). 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week. Alternating weekends and rotating holidays are required.
Salary:$20-$30 per hour. Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field.
Why Work for VCA
Full-time VCA Associates enjoy a robust compensation and benefits package, including:
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs
Competitive wages
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
Company paid life, long and short-term disability insurance
CE allowance, license reimbursement, and NAVTA membership
Free mental health and wellness subscriptions
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
401(k) with company match
Pet care discounts (40-100%)
Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!
Plus so much more!