Veterinary Technician: Float

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Veterinary Technician II Job Summary:

Are you looking for an exciting career in veterinary medicine? If you love learning and teaching, then this is the perfect role for you! Join us at UW-Madison's veterinary teaching hospital, and be on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine! This position performs technical responsibilities in support of the float team at the UW Veterinary Care UWVC) Hospital. Make a real difference in patients' and their owners' lives! This position is part-time, 80% (32 hours a week). The anticipated schedule for this vacancy is Monday through Thursday from 8:30am - 5:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. On-call and holiday hours may be required.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Assists in the facilitation of trainings for animal care staff and supervises student employees as needed (10%) 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 (20%) Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (10%) Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (10%) Completes appropriate laboratory tests and collects specimens according to established medical orders and care plans (10%) Monitors animal health status and records, provides nursing care, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and records in the medical record (10%) Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (10%) Develops recordkeeping processes, maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (20%)

Department:

School of Veterinary Medicine UW Veterinary Care Hospital Float Team Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for this position is $21.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications). 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/, financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification, referral bonuses, an annual shoe allowance, and a yearly provision of hospital-branded clothing.

Required Qualifications:

Ability to life a minimum of 50 pounds independently Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a veterinary clinic Experience in surgery

Education:

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Required High School Diploma Required Associates Degree Preferred How to

Apply:

Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply' button. You will be asked to submit a current resume. 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.

Contact Information:

Hiring Manager:

Jill Medenwaldt, Veterinary Nurse Supervisor, jill.medenwaldt@wisc.edu

Human Resources Support:

April Schulz, HR Manager, ajschulz2@wisc.edu Institutional Statement on

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