Veterinary Research Technician

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); 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 for research animals in the UW–Madison research animal program. The technician assists veterinarians in restraint, examinations, and medical/surgical treatments, documents observations, and supports post-operative care. The role is 100% onsite and essential personnel.

Experience with animals is required. An Associate's Degree is preferred and eligibility for Wisconsin Veterinary Technician

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals is required.
• Associate's Degree preferred; certification as Wisconsin Veterinary Technician is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience working with animals

Education

Associate's Degree preferred.

Job description

Salary:

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Veterinary Technician III

Job Summary:

Are you looking for a challenging new position? Do you have experience as a Veterinary Technician? This position provides veterinary care to research animals in the UW‑Madison research animal program. The veterinary research technician assists veterinarians in restraint, examination, and medical and surgical treatment of sick and injured animals. Veterinary research technicians observe the health and welfare of research animals and document observations and treatments in appropriate records. The veterinary research technician will use multiple electronic methods of communicating with laboratory and veterinary staff and documenting treatments. They will also prepare and administer oral, topical and injectable medications (including anesthetic agents) as directed by the veterinarians. This position may assist or initiate preparation of animals for medical, surgical, diagnostic and research procedures, monitor animals during anesthesia, and provide post‑operative care. The veterinary research technician performs multiple methods of euthanasia on multiple species. This position may also train lab staff in the management of chronic medical conditions of genetically modified mice, such as dermatitis and dental problems, by teaching them to do certain treatments to improve the welfare of the animals. This position is considered essential personnel and is 100% onsite.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains surgical support facilities in sanitized, well‑stocked, and in orderly manner; and ensures that preventive maintenance of equipment is performed
• 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
• Schedules and performs routine testing and vaccinations on United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulated animals
• Assists in training new veterinary and/or 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 procedures under minimal supervision. May perform minor surgical procedures or other minor invasive procedures

Department:

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, Research Animal Resources & Compliance (RARC)

Compensation:

The expected minimum starting salary for this position is $24.00-$30.00 per hour. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/ vision/life insurance, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System pension fund.

Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with animals is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification of Wisconsin Veterinary Technician or eligibility to obtain preferred or experience equivalent.

Education:

Associate's Degree preferred.

Important:

Please note that successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship, on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

To request a disability or pregnancy‑related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre‑employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Contact Information:

For questions on the position, contact: Tambrey Dinges, [e-mail].

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW‑Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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