Veterinary Technician Assistant: Ward Patient Care

About the role

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• Job Category: University Staff
• Employment Type: Regular
• Job Profile: Veterinary Technician Assistant

Job Summary

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated veterinary technician assistants to our Night Ward Team. This vital role will support and assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care in the hospital's busy Emergency Room (ER), Critical Care Unit (CCU), the Intermediate Care Ward (ICW), and the Night Ward.

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 is expected to be full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours a week).

The primary schedule for this position is 8:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays, providing support for hospitalized patients. Additional shifts may be scheduled in the Emergency Room (ER), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Intermediate Care Ward (ICW), or Night Ward based on operational needs. Work schedules will be finalized and communicated at least two weeks in advance. Participation in the hospital's on-call rotation is required as needed.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (10%)
• 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 (25%)
• Assists with routine laboratory tests and specimen collection according to established medical orders and care plans (10%)
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (20%)
• Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces, work areas and equipment (10%)
• Inventories and organizes supplies (5%)
• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (20%)
• Department: School of Veterinary Medicine
• UW Veterinary Care Hospital
• Night Ward Team

Compensation

The starting hourly rate for the position is $19.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

In addition to the base pay listed in this posting, earn an extra $3.00/hour for night shifts and $1.80/hour for weekends, creating a total shift incentive potential of nearly $4.80/ hour!

UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential), outstanding employee benefits r.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/benefits-for-employees-covered-by-the-wrs/ ample paid time off nefits/leave/paid-leave/, and financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
• Ability to teach other peers in the service area and assist other departments as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-4 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinic setting handling animals
• Knowledge of good client-relation principles
• Ability to follow written and verbal rules and instructions accurately

Education: High School Diploma Required

Associates Degree Preferred

How to Apply

Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply' button. Applicants are asked to upload a current copy of their resume, outlining their experience as it applies to this position.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is July 24, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

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