Veterinary Technician: Emergency Room (ER)

Job Summary

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated veterinary technicians to our Emergency Room (ER). Whether you're an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or a recent CVT graduate, we want to hear from you and we provide comprehensive training!

Key Job Responsibilities

• Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity.
• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions.
• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities.
• Aid in treatments of patients in the Critical Care Unit (CCU).
• Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans.
• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders.
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing.
• Aids in the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities.
• Maintains monitoring of animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record.

Department

School of Veterinary Medicine
UW Veterinary Care Hospital
Emergency Room (ER)

Compensation

The starting hourly rate for the position is $22.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications). In addition to the base pay listed in this posting, ER positions offer a substantial $3.00/hour increase on top of your base pay. Opting for a flexible schedule further enhances your earnings with an additional $2.00/ hour. Earn an extra $3.00/hour for night shifts and $1.80/hour for weekends, creating a total shift incentive potential of nearly $10.00/ hour!

Sign-on Bonus: 3-5% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment!

Benefits: UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits, ample paid time off, financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification, referral bonuses, an annual shoe allowance, and a yearly provision of hospital-branded clothing.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently.
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
• Required High School Diploma
• Associates Degree Preferred

Contact Information

Hiring Manager: Melinda Carmody, Veterinary Nurse Supervisor
Email: melinda.carmody@wisc.edu

Human Resources Support: April Schulz, HR Manager
Email: ajschulz2@wisc.edu

Employment

This position is being posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. You will be asked to submit a current resume. Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is April 1, 2026; however, this position will remain open and applications will be considered until the position is filled.