Veterinary Technician: Medical Oncology

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

10h • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs technical responsibilities in support of the oncology services of UW Veterinary Care (UWVC). Make a real difference in patients' and their owners' lives! The anticipated schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. This position is being posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks
• Proven proficiency with IV catheter placements
• Proven proficiency with sedation administration and monitoring
• Proven knowledge of basic nursing skills
• Experience with client communication
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Required
• High School Diploma Required
• Applicants are asked to upload a current copy of their resume, outlining their experience as it applies to this position.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree Preferred
• Professional experience working in a teaching hospital
• Professional experience working in an oncology department

Responsibilities

• 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 (15%)
• Assist with study patients (sample collection/care/ultrasound prep) (5%)
• Assists in the facilitation of trainings for animal care staff and supervises student employees as needed (10%)
• Completes appropriate laboratory tests and collects specimens according to established medical orders and care plans (10%)
• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (10%)
• Radiation mattress setup (5%)
• Develops recordkeeping processes, maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (10%)
• Administer chemotherapy (5%)
• Monitors animal health status and records, provides nursing care, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and records in the medical record (10%)
• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (10%)
• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (10%)

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus of 3% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment!
• competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable)
• outstanding employee benefits
• ample paid time off
• financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification
• referral bonuses
• an annual shoe allowance
• a yearly provision of hospital-branded clothing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree