Veterinary Technician - Outreach & Training

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

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison’s WisCARES program seeks a Veterinary Technician I to provide care and education to low income or homeless pet owners, while contributing to teaching future veterinarians within the School of Veterinary Medicine.

The role supports interdisciplinary outreach, supervises student staff, and helps maintain medical records and laboratory procedures in a fast-paced, community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Experience working as a CVT (Certified Veterinary Technician) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develops recordkeeping processes, maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing.
• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders.
• Completes appropriate laboratory tests and collects specimens according to established medical orders and care plans.
• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities.
• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions.
• Assists in the facilitation of trainings for animal care staff and supervises student employees as needed.
• Monitors animal health status and records, provides nursing care, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and records in the medical record.
• 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.

Education

HS Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison’s WisCARES program seeks a Veterinary Technician I to provide care and education to low income or homeless pet owners, while contributing to teaching future veterinarians within the School of Veterinary Medicine.

The role supports interdisciplinary outreach, supervises student staff, and helps maintain medical records and laboratory procedures in a fast-paced, community-focused setting.