Veterinary Technician: Anesthesia & Critical Care Unit

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking to grow your clinical skills in a collaborative, innovative veterinary teaching hospital? Join UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) and work alongside board-certified Anesthesiologists and Critical Care specialists while providing exceptional patient care. This position supports anesthetic procedures and critical care as part of UWVC's daily operations. We welcome both new and experienced Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) and provide comprehensive on-site training to ensure your success. We're seeking candidates who demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and reliability. As Wisconsin's only veterinary teaching hospital, UWVC offers the unique opportunity to care for patients while helping educate the next generation of veterinarians. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, flexible scheduling, and outstanding opportunities for professional growth. This position can be full or part-time, between 90% (36 hours) - 100% (40 hours). The anticipated schedule for this vacancy is primarily 8-10 hour shifts Monday through Friday in Anesthesia. Incumbent will also be required to work a rotating shift in the Critical Care Unit (CCU) every third week. On-Call and Holiday hours are required as needed by UWVC. Explore a career with us and see how UWVC can be the perfect environment for your professional growth!

Requirements

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently
Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks
Proven success with independent decision making skills
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate in high-stakes environments
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Required
High School Diploma Required

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology Preferred

Responsibilities

Accurately calculates drug dosages, drug dilutions, CRI's and intravenous fluid rates
Assists or initiates preparation/workup of patient undergoing anesthesia by assessing patient and chart for clinical history
Completing a written anesthetic plan and reviewing with supervising clinician
Completes charge sheets and enters all charges into patient's account
Ensures all controlled substances are properly logged onto patient's record.
Wastes all controlled substances no longer needed by patient to meet pharmacy guidelines
Instructs fourth year veterinary students, assists students with catheters, intubation and patient care pre-op, post-op
Knows the location of the CPR crash cart and is trained in CPR techniques and drugs
Maintains accurate and complete anesthesia medical record.
Maintains, cleans and troubleshoots all equipment. Notifies clinicians/supervisor of equipment failure or needed repairs.
Operates and interprets all physiologic patient monitors including EKG, direct and indirect blood pressure, pulse oximeter, capnograph, gas analyzer, temperature and blood gas analyzer
Performs needed blood test for PCV/TP, AZO, blood glucose and blood gases
Performs patient pain assessment with the aid of approved clinical pain scoring chart
Places venous and Arterial catheters, performs intubations, local blocks, epidurals and special procedures
Restrains and anesthetizes various species: dogs, cats, horses, cattle, birds and exotics, etc
Performs treatments and patient care in critical unit (CCU)
Stocks and maintains adequate supplies of consumables in induction and storage areas of anesthesia section
Monitors animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record (5%)
Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (5%)
Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (5%)
Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans (5%)
Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (5%)
Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (55%)
Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities (15%)
Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (5%)