
Instructional Specialist Veterinary
MADISON, WIJobSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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WisCARES, a University of Wisconsin–Madison outreach program, provides veterinary care and social services to low-income pet owners. This combination certified veterinary technician and instructional specialist role supports the clinic’s daily medical functions and helps manage teaching as student participation grows. The position also supports student communications, new preclinical programs, and systems for maintaining the clinical rotation experience. The posting seeks a motivated candidate with strong communication skills and an interest in teaching and continuous improvement.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:University Staff Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Veterinary Technician III Job Summary: WisCARES is a non-profit outreach program of the School of Veterinary Medicine that provides veterinary care and social services to low-income pet owners. WisCARES trains future veterinarians, promotes interdisciplinary relationships and offers subsidized veterinary services to low income and unhoused individuals. This is an exciting and impactful position that allows you to provide much needed care and education in our community, while also being involved in teaching future veterinarians and veterinary technicians. For more information, visit: https://wiscares.wisc.edu/ We are hiring for a combination CVT and instructional specialist position. This will entail helping the WisCARES clinic maintain daily medical functions while also helping tomanage the increased teaching load as more students experience WisCARES throughout the curriculum. This will include maintaining student communications, helping guide our new programs for preclinical students in their first and second year of veterinary school and help develop systems that ensure that the high quality of our clinical (year four) student rotation experience is maintained as we grow. We're seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching and continuous improvement. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Canvas is a plus, as is an interest in educational content creation. While this role involves physical demands, including standing for extended periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working with animals, the rewards of contributing to veterinary education are immense. If you're comfortable working in this environment and are eager to make a real difference, we encourage you to apply. Why Join Us? Be Part of Something Bigger: Contribute to a world-class veterinary education program. - Grow and Develop: Enhance your professional skills in a supportive and collaborative... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/A33CE498F9E64204
How this job compares
Set against the 1,627 open Veterinary Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$50–60K/yr27 salary ranges
- US median$23–33/hr1,315 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 31 open Veterinary Technician jobs in Wisconsin and 1,627 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
- UW-MADISON (this employer)9 open
- BluePearl8 open
- Ethos Veterinary Health6 open
- Experience
- Veterinary Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (439 postings).
- Education
- 10 of the 1,627 open Veterinary Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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