Surgical Veterinary Technician: Large Animal Hospital

Job Summary

Are you looking for an exciting career in veterinary medicine? Whether you're an experienced CVT or a new CVT grad, we want you, and we train!

If you love learning and teaching, then this is the perfect role for you! Join us at UW-Madison's veterinary teaching hospital, and be on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine! This position performs technical responsibilities in support of the 24/7 needs of the Morrie Waud Large Animal Hospital of UW Veterinary Care (UWVC).

Make a real difference in patients' and their owners' lives!

This is a full-time 100% FTE (40 hours a week) position.

The anticipated schedule for this vacancy will be Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm. Occasional on-call and holiday hours may be required based on the needs of the hospital.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (15%)
• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (15%)
• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (15%)
• Monitors animal health status and records, provides nursing care, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and records in the medical record (10%)
• Prepares, completes, monitors, and documents complex technical animal care procedures and work unit activities, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (20%)
• Assists in the facilitation of trainings for animal care staff and supervises student employees as needed (15%)
• Completes appropriate laboratory tests and collects specimens according to established medical orders and care plans (5%)
• Develops recordkeeping processes, maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (5%)

Department

School of Veterinary Medicine

UW Veterinary Care Hospital

Large Animal Hospital

Compensation

The starting hourly rate for the position is $23.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

Sign-on Bonus of 3% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment!

Pay incentives for evening and weekend shifts of $3.00/hour night, $1.80/hour weekend, and the total you could earn is $4.80/hour for weekend and night differential on top of the base pay! 100% Flex position also available with an additional $2.00/hour shift differential in addition to the night and weekend differentials.

UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits ample paid time off financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification.

This position is being posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks

This position is posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level is determined by qualifications based on type of prior veterinary tech experience.

• To qualify for Level 1: Entry level, new CVT grad or some CVT working experience with no specialization.
• 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

• Equine handling skills

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 is May 1, 2026; however, this position will remain open and applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Contact Information

Hiring Manager: Kristin Foster, Veterinary Nurse Supervisor, kafoster2@wisc.edu

Human Resources Support: April Schulz, HR Manager, ajschulz2@wisc.edu