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The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 27, 2025; however, this position will remain open and applications will be considered until the position is filled.
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Benefits
The starting hourly rate for the position is $22.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).Sign-on Bonus of 3-5% 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 tasksThis 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 insurancePerformance bonus
Additional Information
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Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Veterinary Technician I
Job Duties:
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 role includes a mix of afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts as part of a rotating schedule. Schedule options will be discussed and agreed upon during the hiring process.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Monitors animal health status and records, provides nursing care, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and records in the medical record
Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders
Develops recordkeeping processes, maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing
Assists in the facilitation of trainings for animal care staff and supervises student employees as needed
Completes appropriate laboratory tests and collects specimens according to established medical orders and care plans
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
Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions
Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities
Department:
School of Veterinary Medicine
UW Veterinary Care Hospital
Large Animal Team
University Of Wisconsin-madison · Madison, WI