Veterinary Research Technician

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Madison, WI

Pay: $24-$30/hr

Shift: Full time

• JR10015919
• On Site

• Madison, Wisconsin

• Animal Care Services

• Full time

• Closing at: Nov 14 2026 - 11:00pm CST

**Job Category:**

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University Staff

**Employment Type:**

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Regular

**Job Profile:**

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Veterinary Technician III

**Job Summary:**

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Are you looking for a challenging new position? Do you have experience as a Veterinary Technician? This position provides veterinary care to research animals in the UW-Madison research animal program. The veterinary research technician assists veterinarians in restraint, examination, and medical and surgical treatment of sick and injured animals. Veterinary research technicians observe the health and welfare of research animals and document observations and treatments in appropriate records. The veterinary research technician will use multiple electronic methods of communicating with laboratory and veterinary staff and documenting treatments. They will also prepare and administer oral, topical and injectable medications (including anesthetic agents) as directed by the veterinarians. This position may assist or initiate preparation of animals

for medical, surgical, diagnostic and research procedures, monitor animals during anesthesia, and provide post-operative care. The veterinary research technician performs multiple methods of euthanasia on multiple species. This position may also train lab staff in the management of chronic medical conditions of genetically modified mice, such as dermatitis and dental problems, by teaching them to do certain treatments to improve the welfare of the animals. This position is considered essential personnel and is 100% onsite.

**Key Job Responsibilities:**

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• Maintains surgical support facilities in sanitized, well-stocked, and in orderly manner; and ensures that preventative maintenance of equipment is performed

• Prepares, completes, monitors, and documents complex technical animal care procedures and work unit activities, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity

• Schedules and performs routine testing and vaccinations on United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulated animals

• Assists in training new veterinary and/or animal care technicians and supervises work as appropriate

• May assist in data collection or reporting for designated aspects of research, animal care programs, or colony management

• Maintains records regarding animal treatments, medications, diagnostic procedures, and illness

• Keeps records of all controlled substances and inventory records

• Assists veterinarians and researchers in animal care, diagnostic, preventative, research, anesthesia, surgery, post-operative care, euthanasia and radiology procedures under minimal supervision. May perform minor surgical procedures or other minor invasive procedures

**Department:**

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**Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, Research Animal Resources & Compliance (RARC)**

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**Compensation:**

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The expected minimum starting salary for this position is $24.00-$30.00 per hour. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/ vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits

**Required Qualifications:**

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Experience working with animals is required

**Preferred Qualifications:**

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Certification of Wisconsin Veterinary Technician or eligibility to obtain preferred or experience equivalent.

**Education:**

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Associate's Degree preferred.

**How to Apply:**

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**Important:** The application has only one attachment field. Upload the documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.

Please note that successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship, on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

**Contact Information:**

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For questions on the position, contact: Tambrey Dinges, tdinges@wisc.edu.

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