Veterinary Technician: Intermediate Care Ward

Job Summary

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated veterinary technicians to our Intermediate Care Ward (IMCW). 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

• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (5%)
• Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities (10%)
• Maintains animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record (20%)
• Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (20%)
• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (5%)
• Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans (10%)
• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (5%)
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (10%)

Department

Department: School of Veterinary Medicine UW Veterinary Care Hospital Intermediate Care Ward (IMCW)

Compensation

The starting hourly rate for the position is $22.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications). This position is eligible for a hiring bonus of 3-5% of base pay (prorated to FTE) which will 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

• Veterinary Technician Certification
• 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, melinda.carmody@wisc.edu

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