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Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Veterinary Technician I
Job Summary:
Ever felt like teaching hospital medicine is out of reach? We’re here to change that. At UW Veterinary Care (UWVC), you don't need years of specialty experience to make a huge impact—just a passion for patient care and a desire to learn.
We are looking for two Veterinary Technicians to join our Intermediate Care Ward (IMCW) team. You’ll care for rewarding inpatient cases, build your skill set step-by-step, and collaborate with a welcoming team of clinicians, technicians, and students who love to share what they know. Enjoy the excitement of hospital medicine without the burnout, supported by a culture that celebrates your growth.
Why Choose UWVC?
Work-Life Balance & Flex Scheduling: We offer flexible scheduling options to fit your lifestyle, including block scheduling, evening options, and rotational coverage.
Top-of-License Practice: We trust and empower our technicians to perform advanced patient assessments, run complex diagnostics, administer critical care therapies, and assist in specialized interventions.
Supportive & Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated doctors, veterinary students, and a passionate nursing team that has your back.
Teaching & Mentorship: Share your knowledge and shape the future of veterinary medicine by guiding DVM students in a collaborative learning environment.
Unbeatable Benefits & Growth: Outstanding health insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension, shift differentials, annual shoe allowance, $1,000 biennial CE stipend, scrubs, and tuition/CE support for specialization (VTS).
Be a Badger: Join an incredible community on the UW–Madison campus with perks that go beyond the clinic—including annual hospital gear giveaways, fun team building and community events, campus discounts, and the proud tradition of Badger culture!
Flexible scheduling options available (Night/Weekend focus with cross-coverage / backup to Emergency & Critical Care as needed). Schedules are provided at least two weeks in advance. This position is available at 90%–100% FTE (36–40 hours per week).
Key Job Responsibilities:
Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (10%)
Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities (10%)
Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (10%)
Monitors animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record (20%)
Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans (10%)
Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (20%)
Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (10%)
Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (10%)
Department:
School of Veterinary Medicine
UW Veterinary Care Hospital
Intermediate Care Ward (IMCW)
Compensation:
The anticipated pay range for this position is $23.00 - $32.00 per hour, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
This position is eligible for a hiring bonus of 5% of base pay (prorated to FTE) which will be paid over the first year of employment!
UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/benefits-for-employees-covered-by-the-wrs/ ample paid time off https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/leave/paid-leave/ , financial support for continuing education and…