Veterinary Technician: Emergency & Critical Care

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated veterinary technicians to our Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) teams. Whether you're an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or a recent CVT graduate, we want to hear from you and we provide comprehensive training!

As the only veterinary teaching hospital in the state, UWVC offers a unique opportunity to blend your passion for animal care with the chance to mentor and train the veterinarians of tomorrow. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in your career, UWVC is the place for you. Enjoy flexible scheduling, generous benefits, and competitive pay while helping shape the future of veterinary medicine.

Explore a career with us and see how UWVC can be the perfect environment for your professional growth!

The anticipated schedule for these vacancies are varied both with days of the week and exact shifts throughout the day. Incumbent will have a potential for part-time and full-time considerations. Exact work schedule will be discussed with candidates and agreed upon during the recruitment.

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

• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders

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

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

• 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).

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

• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities

• Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans

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

School of Veterinary Medicine

UW Veterinary Care Hospital

Emergency and Critical Care Unit

$22.00 hourly minimum

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.

• 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

• Prior experience in a veterinary clinic

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Required

High School Diploma Required

Associates Degree Preferred

Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. You will be asked to submit a current resume.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 5, 2025; however, this position will remain open and applications will be considered until the position is filled.

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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