Veterinary Technician / Experienced Assistant

Vetcor • Baraboo, WI

1d • Onsite

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 role offers a four-day workweek with 10-hour shifts and alternating Monday and Thursday evening shifts. There are no regularly scheduled weekend or holiday shifts. Compensation is competitive and based on experience and skill set.

The successful candidate will work alongside veterinarians and the support team, contributing to patient care from intake through discharge. Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs and the candidate’s experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned duties. The hospital describes its team as close-knit and collaborative, with opportunities to use existing skills and continue professional growth.

Requirements

• Experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant in a small animal practice.
• A dependable, compassionate, 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on skill set and future performance.
• 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
• 529 Savings Plan.
• Tuition Support Program.
• Referral bonus program.
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision, for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance options for full-time employees, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed