Certified Veterinary Technician, Overnights
Location: Racine/Kenosha
Schedule: 3rd Shift | 8pm-8am OR 12am-9am | Rotating Weekends
Compensation: $25/hr+ Dependent on Experience | Applicable Shift Differentials ~ $5/hr for 3rd shift
About the role
At WVRC Racine/Kenosha, you'll be part of a supportive team where your technical skills, compassion, and dedication make a difference for pets and their families every day. As a growing 24/7 emergency hospital, you'll gain hands-on experience with a diverse caseload, allowing you to expand your clinical knowledge and work at the top of your abilities. You'll collaborate alongside experienced emergency professionals who are committed to mentorship, teamwork, and helping one another succeed. If you're looking for a fast-paced environment where every shift brings new challenges, meaningful work, and opportunities to grow your career, WVRC Racine/Kenosha is the place for you.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled patient care through effective triage, rapid trauma assessment, comprehensive diagnostics, emergency stabilization, and ongoing nursing support.
- Apply technical abilities across patient restraint, phlebotomy, catheter placement, general nursing care, medication and fluid calculations from fluid rates to CRIs, general anesthesia monitoring, and more.
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support team members to provide coordinated patient care.
- Help foster a positive, collaborative, and team-oriented hospital environment.
Requirements
- Certified Veterinary Technician credentials highly preferred for this role.
- Emergency or Specialty experience is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 3–5 years experience working in a Veterinary Hospital setting is required.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required.
- Maintain a positive outlook and ability to contribute in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected.
- Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, medication calculations, and radiology positioning.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- HSA & Flexible Spending Plan Options
- Short & Long-Term Disability Options
- 401(k) with match
- CE Allowance
- Paid Time Off (3 weeks accrual per year)
- Uniform Allowance
- Veterinary Service Benefits
- 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 patients