Veterinary Technician: Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) (Flex Schedule)
About The Position
We are hiring Veterinary Technicians to join our high-energy, collaborative Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) team. In this role, you’ll work with diverse, rewarding cases, expand your clinical skills with a safety net of support, and mentor the next generation of veterinary professionals—all while enjoying schedule flexibility. Whether you're looking to transition from primary care into emergency medicine or want to practice advanced critical care alongside top specialists and encouraging peers, the ECC unit at UWVC is an exciting environment where you can build true clinical confidence. This position is being posted at Veterinary Technician levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience. This position can be part-time or full-time, between 60-100% FTE (24–40 hours per week).
Requirements
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential or eligibility for Wisconsin licensure.
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical veterinary technician experience required.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently and maintain the physical dexterity required for fast-paced emergency procedures.
- High School Diploma Required
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or higher in Veterinary Technology.
- Previous experience in an emergency, urgent care, or specialty referral setting.
- A strong passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and emergency medicine.
- Associates Degree Preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities (10%)
- Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (5%)
- Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (5%)
- Assist with treatments of patients in the Critical Care Unit (CCU) including the Emergency Room (ER) and the Intermediate Care Ward (IMCW) (20%)
- Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans (10%)
- Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (5%)
- Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (5%)
- Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (20%)
- Monitors animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record (20%)
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options
- Block scheduling, evening/night options, and rotational coverage
- Advanced triage, patient assessments, run point-of-care diagnostics, manage complex monitoring, and administer critical care therapies.
- Work alongside dedicated emergency clinicians, board-certified criticalists, veterinary students, and a passionate nursing team
- Fun annual hospital swag giveaways
- Invite-only campus events
- Local vendor discounts
- Outstanding health insurance
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension
- Night/weekend shift differentials
- Annual shoe allowance
- Hospital-provided scrubs
- Financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification (VTS)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance through the UW–Madison employee benefits program.
- Generous paid leave benefits, including vacation, sick time, and personal holidays.
- Participation in the renowned Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
- Annual shoe allowance and hospital-provided uniform apparel.
- Financial support for Continuing Education (CE) and pursuit of Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS in ECC) certification.
- Hiring bonus of 5% of base pay (prorated to FTE) which will be paid over the first year of employment!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
