Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year of clinical veterinary technician experience.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs independently and maintain physical agility required for fast-paced emergency interventions.
Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills under pressure.
This position is posted across Veterinary Technician Levels 1, 2, and 3. Level placement and rate are determined by prior experience and clinical credentials:
Level 1: Minimum 1 year of clinical veterinary technician experience.
Level 2: Generally 2+ years of veterinary technician experience (specialty practice may substitute for years).
Level 3: Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) or advanced emergency/specialty clinical experience (e.g., academic/specialty referral setting).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Direct prior experience in a high-volume ER, urgent care, or specialty referral hospital.
- Strong interest or active pursuit of Veterinary Technician Specialist in Emergency & Critical Care (VTS-ECC).
- Education: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate degree or higher in Veterinary Technology preferred.
- How to Apply: Ready to bring your emergency nursing expertise to a dynamic teaching environment? Click “Apply” to submit your current resume.
- You may also include an optional cover letter highlighting your emergency clinical experience and preferred shift schedule.
- Current UW System employees: Please apply through the internal process in Workday Jobs Hub.
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 October 25, 2026; however, this position will remain open and applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Contact Information:
Hiring Manager: Hayley Pooler, Veterinary Nurse Supervisor, hlombard@wisc.edu
Human Resources Support: Anne Kaldunski, HR Coordinator, akaldunski@wisc.edu
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