Veterinary Technician Assistant: Large Animal Hospital

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

1d • $19

About The Position

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated veterinary technician assistants to our Morrie Waud Large Animal Hospital. This vital role will support and assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with the 24/7 needs of the hospital. As the only veterinary teaching hospital in the state, UWVC offers a unique opportunity to blend your passion for animal care with the chance to work alongside the veterinarians of tomorrow. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in your career, UWVC is the place for you. Enjoy flexible scheduling, generous benefits, and competitive pay while helping shape the future of veterinary medicine. Explore a career with us and see how UWVC can be the perfect environment for your professional growth! This position can be full or part-time, between 70% (28 hours a week) - 100% (40 hours a week). The anticipated schedule is flexible, made approximately one-month in advance. Shifts may include afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional on-call shifts. Scheduling will be discussed during the hiring process.

Requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks
• Experience working with large animals
• High School Diploma Required

Nice To Haves

• Equine handling skills
• Associates Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions
• Inventories and organizes supplies
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing
• Assists with routine laboratory tests and specimen collection according to established medical orders and care plans
• 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
• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities
• Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces, work areas and equipment

Benefits

• UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), 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/
• financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification
• referral bonuses
• an annual shoe allowance
• a yearly provision of hospital-branded clothing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees