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The deadline for assuring full consideration is May 8, 2026; however, this position will remain open and applications will be considered until the position is
Benefits
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!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. independentlyPhysical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasksExperience working with large animalsThis 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.Health insuranceEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
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Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Veterinary Technician I
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.
Tasks:
Set up for surgeries and procedures; place IV Catheters, administer medications, and assist with induction, operating room, and recovery
Open sterile instruments for surgeons
Document supplies used for charge purposes
Restock post procedure/surgery
Reprocess instruments/sterilization
Clean procedure room/operating room post procedure/surgery
Restrain and handle animals as needed; including assist with lameness evaluations, diagnostic imaging, and other standing procedures as needed
Key Job Responsibilities:
Develops recordkeeping processes, maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (5%)
Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (15%)
Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (15%)
Completes appropriate laboratory tests and collects specimens according to established medical orders and care plans (5%)
Assists in the facilitation of trainings for animal care staff and supervises student employees as needed (15%)
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%)
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%)
Department:
School of Veterinary Medicine
UW Veterinary Care Hospital
Large Animal Hospital
University Of Wisconsin-madison · Madison, WI