Research Veterinary Technician — Onsite Animal Care

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Kentucky; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Veterinary Technician III to provide veterinary care to research animals in the UW‑Madison program. The technician assists veterinarians in restraint, examinations, and medical and surgical treatments, and documents observations in appropriate records.

This onsite role supports animal welfare, handles anesthesia, post-operative care, and may train staff. A Wisconsin Veterinary Technician certification or eligibility is preferred; an Associate's

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals is required.
• Certification of Wisconsin Veterinary Technician or eligibility to obtain preferred or experience equivalent.
• Associate's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains surgical support facilities in sanitized, well-stocked, orderly condition; ensures preventative maintenance of equipment is performed.
• Prepares and documents complex animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration per care plans.
• Schedules and performs routine testing and vaccinations on USDA-regulated animals.
• Assists in training new veterinary and animal care technicians and supervises work as appropriate.
• May assist in data collection or reporting for designated aspects of research, animal care programs, or colony management.
• Maintains records regarding animal treatments, medications, diagnostic procedures, and illness.
• Keeps records of all controlled substances and inventory records.
• Assists veterinarians and researchers in animal care, diagnostic, preventative, research, anesthesia, surgery, post-operative care, euthanasia and radiology; may perform minor procedures.

Skills

Experience working with animals

Education

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Veterinary Technician III to provide veterinary care to research animals in the UW‑Madison program. The technician assists veterinarians in restraint, examinations, and medical and surgical treatments, and documents observations in appropriate records.

This onsite role supports animal welfare, handles anesthesia, post-operative care, and may train staff. A Wisconsin Veterinary Technician certification or eligibility is preferred; an Associate's