Veterinary Technician - WisCARES

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Outstanding employee benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Veterinary Technician II to provide vital veterinary care and support to low-income pet owners. This role involves clinical care, technical procedures, and educating future veterinarians. The successful candidate will work closely with animals and their owners, ensuring compassionate treatment while contributing to a community outreach program. Competitive pay ranges from $20 to $24 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Active CVT license is required.
• Minimum ability to lift 50 lbs independently.
• Physical and manual dexterity for technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality animal nursing care.
• Perform technical veterinary procedures.
• Assist veterinarians with medical procedures.

Skills

Animal nursing care

Monitoring health status

Technical veterinary procedures

Clinical laboratory testing

Professionalism and cultural sensitivity

Education

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Veterinary Technician II

Job Summary:

WisCARES is a non‑profit that provides veterinary care and social services to low‑income or homeless pet owners. As an outreach program within the University of Wisconsin‑Madison's School of Veterinary Medicine, which trains future veterinarians, WisCARES promotes interdisciplinary relationships and offers subsidized veterinary and support services to low income or homeless individuals. This is an exciting and impactful position that allows you to provide much needed care and education in our community, while also being involved in teaching future veterinary technicians and veterinarians. For more information, visit https://wiscares.wisc.edu/

Key Job Responsibilities:

Clinical & Technical Care (65%)

• 30% Provide high‑quality animal nursing care, including monitoring health status, administering medications, and documenting care in the medical record
• 10% Perform technical veterinary procedures such as blood draws, vaccinations, dental cleanings, radiographs, and specimen collection according to established care plans
• 10% Complete routine laboratory testing and accurately document and disseminate results to appropriate parties
• 10% Assist veterinarians with complex medical and surgical procedures as needed
• 10% Serve as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders by providing information and responding to questions
• 10% Participate in the instruction and support of veterinary students, veterinary technicians, assistants, and volunteers
• 5% Maintain accurate, organized medical, procedural, and billing records; contribute to development and improvement of recordkeeping processes
• 5% Dispense medications and prepare, write, and fill prescriptions in accordance with medical orders
• 5% Manage medical supply inventory, including tracking usage and placing replenishment orders
• 5% Demonstrate professionalism and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse clientele; apply Fear Free handling techniques

Documentation, Communication & Operations (25%)

Teaching, Training & Outreach (10%)

Department:

University of Wisconsin, Madison - School of Veterinary Medicine - WisCARES

Compensation:

$20‑24/hr based on experience and qualifications.

UW Madison’s School of Veterinary Medicine offers competitive wages, outstanding employee benefits https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/benefits-for-employees-covered-by-the-wrs/ ample paid time off https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/leave/paid-leave/, and financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification. This position is being posted as Vet Tech levels 1 or 2. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications:

• License/Certification: CVT - Certified Veterinary Technician
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks

This position is posted as Vet Tech level 1 or 2. Level is determined by qualifications based on type of prior veterinary tech experience.

• To qualify for Level 1: Entry level, new CVT grad or some CVT working experience with no specialization.
• To qualify for Level 2: Generally over 2 years of veterinary tech experience, may substitute years of experience for specialization.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's Degree

Education:

Required H.S. Diploma

How to Apply:

Please click "Apply Now" to start the application process. You will be required to submit a cover letter and resume highlighting your qualifications and experience as it relates to this position. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three references. Please ensure that your resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.

To ensure full consideration, candidates need to submit materials by 2/8, but the position will remain open until filled.

Contact Information:

For questions or more information, please contact Hilary Cox, WisCARES Practice Manager & Lead Veterinary Nurse, at [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.
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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