Veterinary Technician: Primary Care and Primary Care Dentistry

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

7d • $21

About The Position

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated veterinary technicians to our Primary Care team. 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 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! This position can be full or part-time, between 60-100%. The expected schedule for this vacancy will be Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts between the hours of 7:00am–6:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks
• Proficiency in IV catheter placement
• Proficiency with sedation administration and monitoring
• Knowledge of basic nursing skills, including patient care and record keeping
• Experience working in a clinical veterinary environment
• Knowledge of safe animal restraint techniques
• Ability to perform venipuncture and collect laboratory samples
• Experience in client communication and education
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Demonstrated reliability, initiative and proactive problem-solving
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Required
• High School Diploma Required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an academic, teaching or training environment
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and scheduling systems
• Prior experience mentoring or instructing veterinary or veterinary technician students
• Strong organization skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced clinical setting
• Knowledge of fear-free or low-stress handling techniques
• Associates Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Keeps records of all controlled substances and inventory records (10%)
• Maintains surgical support facilities in sanitized, well-stocked, and in orderly manner; and ensures that preventative maintenance of equipment is performed (10%)
• Schedules and performs routine testing and vaccinations on United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulated animals (10%)
• Assists in training new veterinary and/or animal care technicians and supervises work as appropriate (10%)
• May assist in data collection or reporting for designated aspects of research, animal care programs, or colony management (10%)
• Maintains records regarding animal treatments, medications, diagnostic procedures, and illness (10%)
• Assists veterinarians and researchers in animal care, diagnostic, preventative, research, anesthesia, surgery, post-operative care, euthanasia and radiology procedures under minimal supervision. May perform minor surgical procedures or other minor invasive procedures (20%)
• 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%)

Benefits

• 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/
• financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification
• referral bonuses
• an annual shoe allowance
• a yearly provision of hospital-branded clothing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED