ER Veterinary Technician Assistant - Flexible Shifts

Universities of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differential

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Shoe allowance

Hospital-branded clothing

Job summary

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) in Madison, WI, is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our Emergency Room (ER) team. The role supports veterinarians and technicians in patient care within our busy ER service.

As the state’s only veterinary teaching hospital, UWVC offers a chance to train with future veterinarians. Enjoy flexible scheduling, generous benefits, and competitive pay while contributing to veterinary education and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs independently.
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks.
• At least 2 years professional experience in a veterinary clinic setting handling animals.

Responsibilities

• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (10%).
• Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces, work areas and equipment (10%).
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (10%).
• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (10%).
• Inventories and organizes supplies (5%).
• Assists with routine laboratory tests and specimen collection according to established medical orders and care plans (15%).
• 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 (40%).

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Dexterity

Veterinary clinic experience

Education

HS Diploma

Associate Degree Preferred

Job description

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) in Madison, WI, is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our Emergency Room (ER) team. The role supports veterinarians and technicians in patient care within our busy ER service.

As the state’s only veterinary teaching hospital, UWVC offers a chance to train with future veterinarians. Enjoy flexible scheduling, generous benefits, and competitive pay while contributing to veterinary education and patient outcomes.