• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities

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

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

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

• Assist with treatments of patients in the Critical Care Unit (CCU) including the Emergency Room (ER) and the Intermediate Care Ward (IMCW).

• Monitors animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record

• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders

• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing

Department:

School of Veterinary Medicine

UW Veterinary Care Hospital

Emergency and Critical Care Unit

Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for this position is $25.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications). 

In addition to the base pay listed in this posting, ECC positions offer a substantial $3.00/hour increase on top of your base pay. Opting for a flexible schedule further enhances your earnings with an additional $2.00/ hour. Earn an extra $3.00/hour for night shifts and $1.80/hour for weekends, creating a total shift incentive potential of nearly $10.00/ hour!

Sign-on Bonus of 3-5% of base pay (based on FTE) to 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/ , and financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification.

Required Qualifications:

• Certified Veterinary Technician
  
  
• 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 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:

• Prior experience in a veterinary clinic
  
  

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. You will be asked to submit a current resume.

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 April 1, 2026; however, this position will remain open and applications will 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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