ER Veterinary Technician Assistant – Flexible Hours

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding employee benefits

Annual shoe allowance

Hospital-branded clothing

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Referral bonuses

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Madison's UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is hiring veterinary technician assistants for our Emergency Room (ER) Team. This role supports veterinarians and technicians in busy ER patient care and offers a path to contribute to veterinary teaching in a renowned hospital setting.

Position is 100% FTE with flexible scheduling. Night and weekend shifts include a $2.00/hour premium, plus strong benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for CE support and certification.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs independently.
• Physical and manual dexterity for technical tasks.
• At least 2 years of professional veterinary clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Documents and disseminates results to appropriate entities.
• Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces, work areas and equipment.
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing.
• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions.
• Inventories and organizes supplies.
• Assists with routine laboratory tests and specimen collection according to established medical orders and care plans.
• Assists with and executes the preparation, completion, and documentation of basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity.

Skills

Lifting capability (50 lbs)

Dexterity

Vet clinic experience 2+ years

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree preferred

Job description

University of Wisconsin-Madison's UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is hiring veterinary technician assistants for our Emergency Room (ER) Team. This role supports veterinarians and technicians in busy ER patient care and offers a path to contribute to veterinary teaching in a renowned hospital setting.

Position is 100% FTE with flexible scheduling. Night and weekend shifts include a $2.00/hour premium, plus strong benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for CE support and certification.