Veterinary Technician Assistant: Intermediate Care Ward (Flex Schedule)
About The Position
Love hospital medicine, but worried a teaching environment might be intimidating? Don’t be! At UW Veterinary Care (UWVC), being a teaching hospital means we teach everyone—including our nursing support staff! You don’t need specialty experience on day one; our team is here to support you, share knowledge, and help you grow your clinical skills. We are hiring two Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our compassionate, collaborative Intermediate Care Ward (IMCW) team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in keeping our ward running smoothly, supporting high-quality patient care, and assisting technicians and clinicians with rewarding inpatient cases—all while enjoying schedule flexibility. Whether you're looking to build on your primary care experience, learn new inpatient techniques, or work alongside top veterinary professionals in a supportive safety net, the IMCW is a fantastic place to grow a career you love.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical veterinary experience (such as an assistant/handler in general practice, urgent care, shelter medicine, or specialty setting).
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently and comfortably perform physical tasks including standing, bending, and animal restraint.
- High School Diploma Required
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Veterinary Assistant program or relevant coursework.
- Experience in an emergency, urgent care, or high-volume inpatient ward setting.
- Strong desire to learn, collaborate, and grow within a teaching hospital environment.
- Associates Degree Preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists with and executes the preparation, completion, and documentation of basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (25%)
- Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (15%)
- Assists with routine laboratory tests and specimen collection according to established medical orders and care plans (10%)
- Inventories and organizes supplies (10%)
- Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (20%)
- Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces, work areas and equipment (10%)
- Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (10%)
Benefits
- Excellent health insurance
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension
- Shift differentials
- Annual shoe allowance
- Hospital-provided scrubs
- Financial support for continuing education
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid leave (vacation, sick time, personal holidays).
- Participation in the renowned Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
- Annual shoe allowance and hospital-provided uniform apparel.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Referral bonuses
- Shift Differential: Up to additional +$5/hour offered for qualifying add-ons and differentials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
