VETERINARY JOBS IN WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI
Join our veterinary team at Progressive Veterinary Services.
Ready for something new?
Progressive Veterinary Services is looking for a few hardworking and compassionate individuals to join our team.
About Progressive Veterinary Services
We are a full-service veterinary clinic that provides compassionate, quality pet care to Wisconsin Rapids and surrounding areas. There is no question that our team loves what we do. We strive to provide loving, top-notch medical care to our patients, and team wellness and work-life balance are two of our core values. If you share that same passion, then we want you to join the team. Take a look at our available positions below!
Living in Wisconsin Rapids area
Living in Wisconsin Rapids offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and easy access to stunning natural beauty. Nestled along the Wisconsin River, this community is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, with nearby forests, lakes, and trails providing endless opportunities for hiking, fishing, and kayaking. Families will love the proximity to the Wisconsin Dells, known as the “Waterpark Capital of the World,” where kids can enjoy year-round fun. The town also boasts a strong sense of community, affordable living, and the convenience of being just a short drive from larger cities, making it an attractive place to settle down and work.
Open Positions
Veterinarian
Progressive Veterinary Services is looking to add another experienced veterinarian to our team! Our practice currently consists of 2 full-time DVMs and multiple technicians and assistants for a solid doctor to tech ratio. Our doctors utilize our CVTs and assistants for technician appointments, surgery/anesthesia monitoring, client communications, lab analysis, and more ensuring they are never without a hand and always able to manage their time as needed. We see dogs, cats, and the occasional pocket pet from an expansive long-term client base!
We are looking for a collaborative, compassionate and ambitious DVM with experience to take extra special care of our continually expanding clientele. Do you have an interest in surgery? We have a strong surgical caseload consisting of soft tissue surgery, orthopedics, GI surgery, cystotomies, and many dental procedures. Our DVMs typically enjoy four-day work weeks and have no on call or weekend responsibilities!
Full and part-time positions available.
At Progressive, our mission is to improve the lives of veterinarians by providing you with comprehensive benefits*:
- 4-day workweek to promote an excellent work-life balance
- Competitive compensation package
- Ample paid time off
- Generous CE allowances
- No weekends or on-call duty
- Customized mentorship program
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Company paid short-term disability insurance
- Participation in Company’s 401 (k) and/or Roth (k) plan
- 100% Liability Coverage
- Licensure reimbursement
- Relocation assistance available
*Part-time benefits may vary.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.
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Credentialed Veterinary Technician
We perform many soft tissue as well as orthopedic surgical procedures including ACL repairs and Luxating patella repairs. We also do dental cleaning and other dental procedures. Our clinic provides use of new technology such as: in clinic blood analyzers, surgical and therapy lasers, digital X-rays, and digital dental X-rays.
More about the Role:
The Credentialed Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Credentialed Technicians apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.
Hours of operation:
Mon – Fri: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
$500.00 CVT Sign-on Bonus!
Pay range: $20.00 – $24.00
Competencies:
- Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
- Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
- Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
- Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
- Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
- Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
- Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
- Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
- Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
- Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
- Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
- Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
- Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
- Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
- Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
- Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
- Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
Benefits Offered:
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
- Bonus incentive
- Career and professional development
- State licensing fee reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.
Pay Range:
USD $20.00 – USD $24.00 /Hr.