Emergency Room Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years previous leadership experience
• Education:
• High School Diploma Required
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) Required
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) Preferred
• Associate's Degree Preferred
• How to Apply:
• Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply' button. You will be asked to submit a current resume.
• The deadline for assuring full consideration is July 7, 2026; however, this position will remain open and applications will be considered until the position is filled.
• Contact Information:
• Hiring Manager: Meenu Verma, Associate Director, meenu.verma@wisc.edu
• Human Resources Support: April Schulz, HR Manager, ajschulz2@wisc.edu
• Institutional Statement on Diversity:
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Veterinary Tech Supervisor Job Summary: UW Veterinary Care is seeking a dedicated and skilled Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead our 24/7 Emergency Nursing team. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership abilities, advanced veterinary technical expertise, and a steady presence in a fast-paced emergency environment. In this role, the Supervisor will oversee daily operations, support and develop a team of veterinary nurses, and ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care. This position plays a key role in fostering an efficient, collaborative, and supportive work environment within our emergency service. This position can be full or part-time, between 80% (32 hours) - 100% (40 hours) FTE. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, with shifts falling between 9:00am and 9:00pm. Every other weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday) is required, with weekday hours adjusted accordingly during the week a weekend shift is worked. Key Job Responsibilities: Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees (20%) Provides nursing animal care for patients and works alongside other veterinary technicians in the unit (15%) Schedules logistics and secures resources to ensure adequate staffing, equipment, and supplies to ensure optimal operation of a designated animal care unit (15%) Prepares, completes, and documents technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (15%) Develops animal care procedures, protocols, and affiliated reference materials to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations (15%) Act in the capacity of a working supervisor, supporting the ER nursing team as well as providing back-up support to the CCU and Intermediate Care Ward teams (20%) Department: School of Veterinary Medicine UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) Emergency Room

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