Large Animal Veterinary Technician Supervisor

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Job Category

University Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Veterinary Technician Supervisor

Job Summary

UW Veterinary Care is seeking a dedicated and skilled Veterinary Technician Supervisor to lead our 24/7 Large Animal Nursing team. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership abilities, advanced veterinary technical expertise, and a steady presence in a fast-paced Hospital environment. In this role, the Supervisor will oversee daily operations, support and develop a team of veterinary nurses, and ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care. This position plays a key role in fostering an efficient, collaborative, and supportive work environment within our large animal hospital.

How you’ll make an impact

• Provide leadership and oversight of Large Animal Hospital operations , including veterinary nursing, technician, assistant, and student hourly staff, ensuring staffing and workflows support patient care, client service, teaching, and operational needs.
• Support veterinary education and clinical training by participating in student orientation, scheduling, on-call coordination, and other educational experiences.
• Oversee patient care operations and standards , including development and implementation of policies, procedures, SOPs, and performance standards; monitor compliance and address identified concerns.
• Coordinate hospital capacity and patient flow , including stall utilization, isolation/quarantine needs, patient placement, and appropriate allocation of space based on patient type, clinical needs, and infection control considerations.
• Help lead infectious disease prevention and biosecurity efforts by monitoring trends, ensuring appropriate isolation and disinfection practices, and educating staff, students, and clinicians.
• Oversee appropriate inventory, supplies, medications, and equipment management , including controlled substances, plasma and blood products, feed, medical supplies, and specialized equipment. Ensure appropriate charge capture and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee equipment and facility needs , including maintenance, vendor coordination, facility projects, remodeling, and communication with appropriate stakeholders regarding operational or infrastructure concerns.
• Support blood donor program operations , including donor care and collection, regulatory compliance, recordkeeping, and management of blood and plasma inventories.
• Provide workforce leadership , including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, scheduling, and staff development for veterinary nursing, assistant, and student employees.
• Coordinate communication and continuity of care across shifts and services , including effective handoffs, rounds, communication with clinicians, and coordination between nursing teams and ancillary services.
• Support client and referral service needs by helping coordinate scheduling, responding to routine service and estimate inquiries, and identifying opportunities to improve the client experience and reduce administrative burden on clinicians.
• Oversee hospital readiness and environment , including stocking, organization, cleanliness, feed and supply management, and ensuring clinical areas are appropriately maintained and prepared for patient care.
• Partner with IT and other hospital departments to support technology, equipment, medication management systems, and other operational resources needed for efficient hospital functioning.
• Represent Large Animal Hospital ’s perspectives and priorities at hospital-wide meetings with leaders from other sections, fostering collaboration, alignment, and teamwork across departments.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities and other duties as assigned to support continuity of operations and patient care.

This position is full time 100% FTE (40 hours per week).

The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, with shifts between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Shifts are typically 8 or 10 hours in length. This position requires working every other weekend (Saturday or Sunday), with weekday hours adjusted accordingly during any week that includes a weekend shift. On-call and holiday coverage are also required as determined by UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) operational needs.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Act in the capacity of a working supervisor, supporting the large animal nursing team for the large animal hospital (25%)
• Prepares, completes, and documents technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (10%)
• Develops animal care procedures, protocols, and affiliated reference materials to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations (10%)
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees (25%)
• Provides nursing animal care for patients and works alongside other veterinary technicians in the unit (15%)
• Schedules logistics and secures resources to ensure adequate staffing, equipment, and supplies to ensure optimal operation of a designated animal care unit (15%)

Department

School of Veterinary Medicine

UW Veterinary Care Hospital

Large Animal

Compensation

The starting hourly rate for the position is $31.00 (salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

On top of your base compensation, enjoy night and weekend differentials:

• $6.00/ hour for Monday - Friday shifts after 6:00pm
• $4.80/ hour for daytime shifts on Saturday and Sunday
• $7.80/ hour for Saturday and Sunday shifts after 6:00pm

Sign-on Bonus of 3% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment!

Benefits

• Competitive wages, including night and weekend differential, if applicable
• Outstanding employee benefits
• Ample paid time off
• Financial support for continuing education and pursuit of specialty certification
• Relocation fee reimbursement for those who qualify
• Referral bonuses
• Annual shoe allowance
• Yearly provision of hospital-branded clothing

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of CVT Experience
• Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years previous leadership experience or equivalent ideally, in a clinical setting.

Education

• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) Required
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) Preferred
• Associate's 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 November 8, 2026; however, this position will remain open, and applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Contact Information

Hiring Manager: Meenu Verma, Associate Director, meenu.verma@wisc.edu

Human Resources Support: Anne Kaldunski, HR Coordinator, akaldunski@wisc.edu

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