Location: 303 W Dekora St, Saukville WI 53080

VCA Saukville Animal Hospital is expanding its Patient Care Team and seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant!

Compensation: The starting range for technicians is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.  

Schedule:  Full-time with rotating Saturdays.

 

Qualifications: 

1 + year experience as a veterinary assistant 

Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments 

High school diploma or equivalent required 

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities): 

Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures 

Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration) 

Restrain animals safely and compassionately 

Prepare and clean exam rooms 

Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics 

Maintain accurate medical records and support charting 

Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits 

Support surgery prep and recovery as needed 

Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment 

About Us:   

VCA Saukville Hospital has been serving  Saukville, WI, with compassionate veterinary care since 1956. We are an AAHA accredited hospital, with a commitment to providing individualized care that our patient’s deserve.   

 

We are a general practice offering Preventative/Routine medical care, diagnostic testing, surgical services, and dental services.

Ready to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of veterinary care—one patient at a time

Benefits of Joining VCA:

Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources. 

Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits. 

Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave. 

Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability 

Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing. 

Education: Continuing Education (CE) allowance for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians, along with access to WOOF University®, which includes RACE-approved courses. 

Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses. 

Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions. 

Freebies: Free NAVTA membership and a free subscription to Plumb’s. 

Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution. 

Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary. 

Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs. 

Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities. 

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.