Veterinary Technician Assistant: Emergency Room (ER)
About The Position
UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome a dedicated veterinary technician assistant to our Emergency Room (ER) Team. This vital role will support and assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care in the hospital's busy ER service. As the only veterinary teaching hospital in the state, UWVC offers a unique opportunity to blend your passion for animal care with the chance to work alongside the veterinarians of tomorrow. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in your career, UWVC is the place for you. Enjoy flexible scheduling, generous benefits, and competitive pay while helping shape the future of veterinary medicine. Explore a career with us and see how UWVC can be the perfect environment for your professional growth! This position can be full or part-time, between 80-100%. The anticipated schedule is flexible, made at least 2-weeks in advance, occasional on-call and holiday may be needed as required by the hospital.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinic setting handling animals
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently
- Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks
Nice To Haves
- 3-4 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinic setting handling animals
- Knowledge of good client-relation principles
- Ability to follow written and verbal rules and instructions accurately
Responsibilities
- Assists with and executes the preparation, completion, and documentation of basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (20%)
- Assists with routine laboratory tests and specimen collection according to established medical orders and care plans (15%)
- Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (15%)
- Inventories and organizes supplies (10%)
- Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (10%)
- Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces, work areas and equipment (20%)
- Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (10%)
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
