Veterinary Technician: Night Ward Patient Care (Friday-Monday Days & Nights)

Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary medicine career? We are looking for dedicated Night Ward Veterinary Technicians to join our dynamic team! In this vital role, you'll support hospitalized stable patients to ensure their well-being overnight. Potential patients that would need care can include, but not limited to; cats, dogs, birds, ferrets, rabbits, reptiles, and guinea pigs.

Whether you're an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or a recent CVT graduate, we want you on our team! Comprehensive training will be provided to help you succeed. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals, and you thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today to advance your veterinary career.

The available shift(s) for this position include Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday Evenings from 4:00pm-12:30am. Includes Saturday and Sundays from 8:00am-4:30pm. Rotating shift schedules. Position will include additional holiday and on-call hours as required by the hospital.

• Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity

• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions

• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities

• Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans

• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing

• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders

• Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities

• Monitors animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record

School of Veterinary Medicine

UW Veterinary Care Hospital

Night Ward Team

$19.00 per hour minimum

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, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/benefits-for-employees-covered-by-the-wrs/ ample paid time off https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/leave/paid-leave/ , and financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification.

This position is being posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.

• Requires the 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

This position is posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. 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

• To qualify for Level 3: Veterinary Tech Specialist (VTS), or highly qualified and specialized in a specific area, may have prior experience from another university hospital

• Certified Veterinary Technician Required

• High School Diploma Required

• Associates Degree Preferred

Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Please include a current copy of your resume detailing your relevant experience.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 14, 2025; however, this position will remain open and applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Hiring Manager:

Jennifer Gall, Veterinary Nurse Supervisor, jgall3@wisc.edu

Human Resources Support:

April Schulz, HR Manager, ajschulz2@wisc.edu

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