Career Opportunities
Veterinarian Professional Opportunties | Internship Opportunities
Technician Opportunities | Students
Doctor Opportunities - Join our Growing Team
The Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center continues to grow. We are actively looking to fill positions in:
- Internal Medicine
- Critical Care
- Staff Emergency Doctors
As the largest independent veterinary specialty group in Wisconsin, WVRC offers a complete range of veterinary services/specialists.
- 24-hour Emergency Critical Care
- Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiology
- Anesthesiology
- Neurology
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Radiology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- On-site Reference Diagnostic Laboratory (Marshfield Laboratories)
- Radioactive Iodine Therapy
- On site CT and 1T High Field MRI
- Digital Radiology/PACS
Interested candidates please contact:
Dr. John Beltz, Hospital Administrator
Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center
E-mail: JBeltz@wvrc.com
Phone:1-866-542-3241 (toll free)
Web site: www.wvrc.com
Veterinary Internship Opportunities
So you are thinking, “I’d love to work in the exciting environment of a progressive Emergency Clinic but I am not sure if I could keep up”
Ever look through JAVMA or VECCS journals and see opportunities available at Emergency/Critical Care hospitals but the best ones want experienced clinicians?
The Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center has an emergency-centric internship program. The program runs July - July
HIGHLIGHTS
With the guidance of our experienced staff, the intern will develop advanced skills in emergency medicine, emergency surgery, critical care, managing multiple and diverse cases, and making good decisions in a fast paced environment. You will have some out rotations with as well as daily access to a diverse group of specialists
1 Year Of Supervised Experience In A Progressive Emergency/Critical
Care/Referral Hospital
$30,000 Base Salary
Rotations With Boarded Specialists in
- Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Radiology
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Anesthesia
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
BENEFITS
- Paid Time Off for Vacation
- Paid Time Off for Continuing Education
- Health/Dental Insurance
- Continuing Education Stipend
- AVMA/VECCS Dues
Complete On-Site Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory-Marshfield Laboratories
Highly Skilled Technical Staff
A Large And Diverse Caseload
Experience With Digital Medical Imaging and Spiral CT
Interested candidates please contact:
Mike Quigley, DVM
Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center
Phone:1-866-542-3241 (toll free)
Web site: www.wivrc.com
Email: MQuigley@wvrc.com
Career Opportunities for Veterinary Technicians
WVRC is the largest, most diverse privately-owned veterinary emergency & specialty facility in Wisconsin. We offer employment opportunities in multiple specialty areas, as well as emergency.
Current Job Openings:
Emergency Service: Veterinary Techncian, Full-Time 2nd Shift - (Waukesha)
This is your opportunity to be challenged with interesting and diverse cases. We offer a warm, friendly atmosphere where our main goal is to provide compassionate care and great service.
Responsibilities include providing high quality nursing care for patients, surgical preparation, anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, digital radiography, and more!
Because you are our most valuable asset, we offer you:
- Excellent learning opportunities! We are RACE approved and offer high-quality Continued Education opportunities.
- An extensive training program for our staff members. It allows you to feel “at home” in the shortest time possible.
- A Skill-based Pay Incentive Program, so you can continue to increase your earnings as you learn.
- A Vacation Package that increases each year you are here – up to 3 weeks off.
- Health and Dental Insurance / Flexible Spending Plan/ AFLAC
- An IRA Matching Funds Retirement Account
- A $400.00/yr Pet Care Account for the care of your pet (yes, it accumulates from year to year.)
Emergency Service: Technician Manager, Full-Time 2nd Shift - (Waukesha)
WVRC is looking for a full-time Supervisor for the Emergency Department. The Emergency Department consists of over 30 veterinary technicians and assistants.
Individual must have supervisory experience, as well as strong leadership abilities and excellent interpersonal communication skills. Veterinary experience helpful, but not required.
Schedule would include primarily 2nd shift and some weekends. Responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:
- Assess staffing needs and make recommendations to Human Resources Director
- Prioritize and direct workflow for Emergency Department
- Monitor and execute decisions regarding staffing levels
- Scheduling
- Effectively delegate daily responsibilities to the technical staff and oversee completion of tasks
- Monitor the quality of patient care and report concerns to DVM
- Monitor and maintain compliance with policies, procedures and protocols
- Provide coaching and support to technician staff as required
- Practice effective conflict resolution skills
- Provide feedback regarding staff members’ performance to Human Resource Director
- Schedule and attend Staff Meetings and Continuing Education Meetings
Interested candidates please contact:
Jessie Core
Human Resources Director
E-mail JCore@wvrc.com
Toll-Free (262) 309-6942 ext 131
Fax (262) 542-0805
Students
Educational Opportunities
Veterinary Technician Students | Veterinarians and Veterinary Students
Veterinary Technician Student Internships
The Veterinary Technician program at the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) is a two-year associate degree program in applied science conducted under the direction of licensed veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians as well as instructors in the General Studies area.
It emphasizes hands-on animal skills and the technical information necessary to perform certain duties under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Internship (work experience) is a very important phase of practical training for students enrolled in the program. It generally follows the second semester of class work in the college summer recess and is conducted during a period of eight weeks (or 320 hours).
The Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center offers internships to MATC students to enhance the student’s educational experience and expose them to an emergency medicine environment.
WVRC offers training and experience in a state-of-the-art modern facility utilizing digital imaging, ultrasound, endoscopy, fluoroscopy and CT.
Areas that will be covered include, but are not limited to:
- Veterinary Medical Terminology
- Animal Restraint Techniques
- Animal Nutrition
- Medical Nursing
- Animal Care and Management
- Infectious and Zoonotic Diseases
- Veterinary Workplace Safety
- Veterinary Pharmacology
- Laboratory Techniques
- Veterinary Office Management
Students will be under the direct supervision of certified veterinary technicians and licensed veterinarians.
Veterinary Technician Student Clinical Rotations
The Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center offers clinical rotations for veterinary technician students who want more practical, hands-on exposure after completion of their coursework.
Areas that will be covered include, but are not limited to:
- Advanced Surgical Nursing
- Advanced Medical Nursing
- Laboratory Skills
- Digital Imaging
- Triage
- Veterinary Pharmacology
- Recognition of Common Emergencies
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Techniques
- Phlebotomy
- IV Catheter Placement
- Client Support and Education
- Veterinary Office Management
Students will be under the direct supervision of certified veterinary technicians and licensed veterinarians.
Veterinary Student Externship Program
The 4th year curriculum at UWM’s School of Veterinary Medicine includes 48-weeks of clinical instruction which begins in mid-May.
Each 4th year student designs his/her 4th year schedule to meet their personal career goals. The student selects 1 of 5 career track options. Each career option includes specific required rotations taken in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and significant time for electives that meet the individual needs and goals of the student.
Students may elect to spend extensive time in other instructional settings in the form of an externship that contribute to their career goals.
The Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center offers 4th year veterinary students two-week externships in the emergency/critical care department.
Students will have a hands-on experience dealing with a varied and interesting caseload in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art facility.
Areas that will be covered include, but are not limited to:
- Triage On All Incoming Patients
- Obtain a Medical History
- Physical Exam (Including Orthopedic / Neurologic if Applicable)
- Develop a Treatment Plan
- Perform Minor Procedures
- Scrub in for Surgery
- Phlebotomy
- IV Catheter Placement
- Review Cases
Students will be under the direct supervision of certified veterinary technicians and licensed veterinarians.