Certified Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

PAW Health Network in Wausau, WI is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team at our 24-hour Veterinary Care Center. We offer a wide range of services to the community, including walk-ins, routine care, urgent care, shelter medicine, and massage therapy. Our clinic operates beyond typical 8 a.m.-5 p.m. hours, providing a unique balance between general practice and specialty care. We provide competitive wage and compensation packages comparable to those in the health service industry, prioritizing work-life-leisure balance.

Your well-being is important to us, which is why we offer the following employee benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance package covering Medical, Vision, and Dental for both Full-time and Part-Time positions
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Professional stipend for license fees, continuing education, and memberships
• Reimbursement for uniforms
• Pet insurance for your furry companions
• Employee discount for all pets owned by employees and their immediate family
• Support for individual wellness through catered meals and corporate gym membership
• Integration process to foster professional growth

Opportunities for career development and advancement at PAW Health, our culture is vibrant, supportive, and driven by passion. If you are a Certified Veterinary Technician looking to join a dynamic team, reach out to us to discover the shifts available, which include a shift differential.

$20 - $25 hourly Based On Experience

• Communicate professionally and promptly with caregivers and colleagues
• Assist Caregiver Support Staff and Medical Support Staff in their primary duties, including handling phone calls, caregiver data, database management, medical records, processing, and accounts receivable
• Conduct follow-ups with caregivers when necessary to maintain service quality or schedule remediation
• Provide immediate patient support by sharing relevant medical information and instructions
• Triage and support incoming patients based on care urgency and available resources
• Interpret and help implement written medical records
• Maintain electronic medical records accurately to monitor care and conditions
• Manage clinic laboratory personnel and tasks effectively
• Collect and process laboratory samples such as blood, urine, feces, tissue, and free fluid using various methods
• Collaborate with the team for patient assessments, diagnostics, and treatments
• Assist in administering vaccinations to animals
• Support in surgical procedures and dental prophylaxis
• Monitor and assist in all sedation and anesthesia events
• Provide first aid and euthanasia support
• Demonstrate service-oriented actions and quick adaptability to changing conditions
• Maintain organization and oversee multiple activities simultaneously
• Follow instructions while being able to work independently
• Uphold the mission of delivering excellence to patients and caregivers
• Understand hospital operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Assist in inventory control to prevent losses

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Current unrestricted license/certification in veterinary technology within the State of Wisconsin
• Candidates with an active license in other states are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have formerly held a technical license and are able to re-certify are welcome to apply
• Current enrollment in an accredited veterinary technician program

Education and Experience

• A degree in Veterinary Technology is encouraged; however, not necessary
• Accredited candidates of all experience levels will be considered
• All candidates will be provided training in both process and medical skills

Constructive Exchange

• Has the ability to solicit, process, and integrate inputs and ideas from peers and executives
• Recognizes areas of conflict or disagreement and deals with them through open and honest dialogue. Effectively provides feedback

Computer Skills

• Demonstrates proficiency in using computers, practice management software, and standard work/spreadsheet software. Must be able to utilize or learn scheduling modules/software
• Experience in using Henry Schein Improved or Infiniti patient database platform preferred but not required

PAW Health Network is a 24-hour Animal Care Center that provides an array of services offered to the community. These services include the following: walk-ins, routine care, urgent care, and massage therapy. We have numerous relationships and contracts with local organizations that we are extremely active in.

PAW Health Network is changing the veterinary industry by creating a service-based environment focused on informed consent, quality of patient life, caregiver education, and the balance of the lives of our staff by providing a local non-corporatized process of team collaboration and accountability.

The culture at PAW Health Network is loyal, laid back, enjoyable, and supportive of one another. If you are looking to begin or continue your career in an environment where you are valued, and encouraged to be successful and thrive while leading the industry with your care team, then please apply.