Veterinary Technician / Experienced Assistant
About The Position
Hill-Dale Veterinary Care is hiring a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant for its AAHA-accredited small animal hospital in Baraboo. The hospital has served the community for 50 years and describes its team as close-knit and collaborative, with a focus on compassionate patient care, client service, teamwork, and continued learning. The role involves patient care from intake through discharge, working alongside veterinarians and the support team. Duties may vary based on hospital needs and the candidate’s experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities. This is a full-time position scheduled four days per week in 10-hour shifts, with alternating Monday and Thursday evening shifts. There are no regularly scheduled weekend or holiday shifts. The position offers competitive compensation based on experience and skill set, along with benefits and professional growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant in a small animal practice.
- A dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented approach to patient care.
- Comfort working in a busy veterinary hospital.
- Strong communication skills with clients and coworkers.
- Willingness to learn, grow, and help where needed.
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required.
- Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) and experienced veterinary assistants are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Take patient histories and perform initial assessments.
- Perform venipuncture and collect samples.
- Run in-house laboratory work and take radiographs.
- Administer treatments and provide hands-on patient care.
- Support surgery and dentistry procedures.
- Monitor anesthesia and help keep surgical patients safe.
- Educate clients on care plans, home care, and discharge instructions.
- Keep patients comfortable, calm, and safe throughout their visit.
- Share rotating cat-care responsibilities as needed.
- Work collaboratively with veterinarians and the support team.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience and skill set, with compensation reflecting skills and future performance.
- 401(k) matching and a Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
- Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
- 529 Savings Plan.
- Tuition support program.
- Referral bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for employees and eligible family members (full-time only).
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child, for eligible full-time employees after one year of service; this benefit does not apply in states with paid family leave programs.
- Sick time and paid time off.
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
- Pet discounts on services and products.
- Pet food discount program.
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program.
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement.
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Continuing education allowance.
- Uniform allowance.
- Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Up to three days off each week through the four-day workweek.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
