Veterinary Technician / Experienced Assistant

Vetcor; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health insurance (medical, dental, виз

Job summary

Hill-Dale Veterinary Care in Baraboo, WI is seeking a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant. The role offers a four-day, 10-hour shift schedule with alternating Monday and Thursday evenings and no regular weekend or holiday shifts.

The team emphasizes compassionate patient care, client service, teamwork, and ongoing learning. Benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition support, and pet discounts as part of a supportive, growth-oriented hospital.

Qualifications

• Experience in a small animal practice is preferred.
• Able to work a four-day, 10-hour shift schedule.
• No regularly scheduled weekends or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and initial assessments.
• Perform venipuncture and collect samples.
• Run in-house lab work and take radiographs.
• Administer treatments and assist with surgery/dentistry.
• Monitor anesthesia and patient safety.
• Educate clients on care plans and discharge instructions.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Strong communication

Team player

Compassionate care

Willing to learn

Education

CVT license welcomed

Job description

Who We Are

Hill-Dale Veterinary Care is Hiring a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: Competitive wage based on experience and skill set

Schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts, with alternating Monday & Thursday evening shifts. No regularly scheduled weekend or holiday shifts.

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Looking for a vet tech role where you work four days a week, keep your weekends, and get to use your skills on a team that has your back?

For 50 years, Hill-Dale Veterinary Care has cared for pets and their people in the Baraboo community. We’re an AAHA-accredited small animal hospital with a close-knit team that values compassionate patient care, great client service, teamwork, and continued learning.

We’re looking for a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant who is dependable and compassionate, enjoys working with animals and people, and wants to be an active part of a collaborative team. Here, you’ll be involved in patient care from intake through discharge, with real opportunities to use your skills and keep growing them.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians / Assistants Love It Here

• A four-day workweek with 10-hour shifts, so you get three days off every week
• No regularly scheduled weekend or holiday shifts, with just a rotating Thursday evening
• AAHA accreditation, which means high standards of care and a team that takes medicine seriously
• 50 years of roots in Baraboo, with loyal clients and patients you’ll get to know over time
• A close-knit, collaborative team where everyone jumps in and supports one another
• Technicians and assistants who are trusted to use their skills and play an important role in patient care
• Training and professional growth opportunities to help you build your skills
• Employee pet discounts for the furry members of your family

What Our Veterinary Technicians / Assistants Do

As a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant, you’ll work alongside our veterinarians and support team. Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

• Take patient histories and perform initial assessments
• Perform venipuncture and collect samples
• Run in-house lab work and take radiographs
• Administer treatments and provide hands-on patient care
• Support surgery and dentistry procedures
• Monitor anesthesia and help keep surgical patients safe
• Educate clients on care plans, home care, and discharge instructions
• Keep patients comfortable, calm, and safe throughout their visit
• Share rotating cat-care responsibilities as needed

What You’ll Bring

• Experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant in a small animal practice
• Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required. Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) and experienced veterinary assistants are encouraged to apply.
• A dependable, compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient care
• Comfort working in a busy veterinary hospital
• Strong communication skills with both clients and coworkers
• A willingness to learn, grow, and jump in where needed

Financial Benefits

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re looking for meaningful work, a schedule that gives you real time off, and a team that supports one another, we’d love to meet you. Bring your skills, your compassion, and your curiosity, and grow with us as our next Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Hill-Dale Veterinary Care and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.