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Job Category: University Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Veterinary Technician I
Job Summary:
UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated veterinary technicians to our Intermediate Care Ward (IMCW). Whether you're an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or a recent CVT graduate, we want to hear from you and we provide comprehensive training!
As the only veterinary teaching hospital in the state, UWVC offers a unique opportunity to blend your passion for animal care with the chance to mentor and train the veterinarians of tomorrow. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in your career, UWVC is the place for you. Enjoy flexible scheduling, generous benefits, and competitive pay while helping shape the future of veterinary medicine.
Explore a career with us and see how UWVC can be the perfect environment for your professional growth!
The anticipated schedule for this vacancy will be focused on evening hours. Additionally, the incumbent will serve as back-up to the Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Unit as needed.
Key Job Responsibilities:

• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (5%)

• Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities (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%)

• Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (20%)

• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (5%)

• Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans (10%)

• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (5%)

• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (10%)

Department:
School of Veterinary Medicine
UW Veterinary Care Hospital
Intermediate Care Ward (IMCW)
Compensation:
The starting hourly rate for the position is $22.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).
This position is eligible for a hiring bonus of 3-5% 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 pursuing specialty certification, referral bonuses, an annual shoe allowance, and a yearly provision of hospital-branded clothing.
This position is being posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.
Required Qualifications:

• Veterinary Technician Certification
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks

This position is posted at Vet Tech levels 1 and 2. Level is determined by qualifications based on type of prior veterinary tech experience:

• To qualify for Level 1: Entry level, new CVT grad with minimal experience
• To qualify for Level 2: Generally, over 2 years of veterinary tech experience, may substitute years of experience for specialization
• To qualify for Level 3: Veterinary Tech Specialist (VTS), or highly qualified and specialized in a specific area, may have prior experience from another university hospital

Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Required
High School Diploma Required
Associates Degree Preferred
How to Apply:
Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply' button. Applicants are asked to upload a current copy of their resume, outlining their experience as it applies to this position.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
The deadline for assuring full consideration isApril 1, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Contact Information:
Hiring Manager: Melinda Carmody, Veterinary Nurse Supervisor, melinda.carmody@wisc.edu
Human Resources Support: April Schulz, HR Manager, ajschulz2@wisc.edu
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