Are you looking for an exciting career in veterinary medicine? Whether you're a new CVT grad or an experienced CVT, we want you!

WisCARES is a non-profit that provides veterinary care and social services to low-income or homeless pet owners. We partner with the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine to train future veterinarians, promote interdisciplinary relationships, and offer subsidized veterinary and support services to low income or homeless individuals. Make a real difference in patients' and their owners' lives!

For more information about WisCARES visit https://wiscares.wisc.edu/ 

• Perform technical and nursing skills as needed under minimal supervision, including administering vaccines, performing radiographs, venipuncture, and animal restraint.
• Assist in demonstration and instruction of nursing skills, techniques, and procedures as needed.
• Administer treatments or medications to patients as directed by DVM.
• Obtain and handle samples for laboratory/diagnostic testing and communicate results with DVM or clients as needed.
• Knowledge of preventative care, diseases and other small animal related care.
• Assist in ensuring adequate inventory levels are kept and monitoring clinic flow.
• Administer anesthesia and perform surgical prep, postoperative care, and discharge patients. Perform routine dental cleanings.
• Provide client education and assist in addressing client concerns as needed.
• Basic computer skills.
• Assist in maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment as needed.

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Required
H.S. Diploma

Preferred
Associate's Degree

Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently and physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks.

This position is posted at Vet Tech levels 1 and 2. The level is determined by qualifications based on type of prior veterinary tech experience.

To qualify for Level 1: Entry level, new CVT grad with minimal experience

To qualify for Level 2: Generally over 2 years of veterinary tech experience, may substitute years of experience for specialization.

Required
CVT - Certified Veterinary Technician

Anticipated schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $18.36 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

A Probationary Period will be Required

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.

Please click "Apply Now" to start the application process. You will be required to submit a cover letter and resume highlighting your qualifications and experience as it relates to this position. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three references. References will not be contacted without notice.

Please ensure that your resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.

Hilary Cox
hicox@wisc.edu
608-262-3950
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Veterinary Technician I(AN002) or Veterinary Technician II(AN003)

A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/MEDICAL SCIENCES

University Staff-Ongoing

311271-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.