Veterinary Technician: Float

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs technical responsibilities in support of the float team at the UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) Hospital. Make a real difference in patients' and their owners' lives! This position is part-time, 80% (32 hours a week). The anticipated schedule for this vacancy is Monday through Thursday from 8:30am - 5:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. On-call and holiday hours may be required.

Requirements

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently
Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Required
High School Diploma Required

Nice To Haves

Experience in a veterinary clinic
Experience in surgery
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 (20%)
Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (10%)
Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (10%)
Completes appropriate laboratory tests and collects specimens according to established medical orders and care plans (10%)
Monitors animal health status and records, provides nursing care, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and records in the medical record (10%)
Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (10%)
Develops recordkeeping processes, maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (20%)