Veterinary Technician: Medical Oncology
About The Position
Are you looking for an exciting career in veterinary medicine? Whether you're a new CVT grad or an experienced CVT, we want you! 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 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 - Thursday from 7:00am - 5:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.
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 Required
- High School Diploma Required
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience working in a teaching hospital
- Professional experience working in an oncology department
- Associates Degree Preferred
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 (15%)
- Monitors animal health status and records, provides nursing care, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and records in the medical record (10%)
- Develops recordkeeping processes, maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (10%)
- Radiation mattress setup (5%)
- Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (10%)
- Assist with study patients (sample collection/care/ultrasound prep) (5%)
- Completes appropriate laboratory tests and collects specimens according to established medical orders and care plans (10%)
- Administer chemotherapy (5%)
- 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
- 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
