Veterinary Technician: Intermediate Care Ward (Flex Schedule)

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

29d•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for two Veterinary Technicians to join our Intermediate Care Ward (IMCW) team. You’ll care for rewarding inpatient cases, build your skill set step-by-step, and collaborate with a welcoming team of clinicians, technicians, and students who love to share what they know. Enjoy the excitement of hospital medicine without the burnout, supported by a culture that celebrates your growth. UWVC offers flexible scheduling options to fit your lifestyle, including block scheduling, evening options, and rotational coverage. We trust and empower our technicians to perform advanced patient assessments, run complex diagnostics, administer critical care therapies, and assist in specialized interventions. Work alongside dedicated doctors, veterinary students, and a passionate nursing team that has your back. Share your knowledge and shape the future of veterinary medicine by guiding DVM students in a collaborative learning environment. Benefits include outstanding health insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension, shift differentials, annual shoe allowance, $1,000 biennial CE stipend, scrubs, and tuition/CE support for specialization (VTS). Join an incredible community on the UW–Madison campus with perks that go beyond the clinic—including annual hospital gear giveaways, fun team building and community events, campus discounts, and the proud tradition of Badger culture!

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 technical nursing procedures.
High School Diploma Required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an emergency, urgent care, or specialty referral ward setting.
A passion for teaching, team collaboration, and clinical excellence.
Associates Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (20%)
Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (10%)
Monitors animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record (20%)
Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans (10%)
Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities (10%)
Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (10%)
Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (10%)
Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (10%)