Veterinary Technician - WISCARES

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

3d•$20

About The Position

WisCARES is a nonprofit outreach program within the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. It provides veterinary care and social services to low-income or homeless pet owners, promotes interdisciplinary relationships, and offers subsidized veterinary and support services. The Veterinary Technician provides community care and education while also participating in teaching future veterinary technicians and veterinarians. The role supports medical recordkeeping, inventory management, laboratory testing, specimen collection, animal monitoring and nursing care, and technical animal care procedures. The Veterinary Technician also serves as a contact for animal owners and stakeholders, helps facilitate staff training, and supervises student employees as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
Experience working as a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).

Responsibilities

Develop recordkeeping processes and maintain and update records related to medical procedures and billing.
Track supply inventory levels and place replenishment orders.
Complete laboratory tests and collect specimens according to established medical orders and care plans.
Document and disseminate test results to appropriate entities.
Serve as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders, providing information and answering questions.
Assist with facilitating training for animal care staff and supervise student employees as needed.
Monitor animal health status and records, provide nursing care, notify a veterinarian when status changes, and document care in medical records.
Prepare, complete, monitor, and document complex technical animal care procedures and work unit activities, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity.