Veterinary Technician: Float
About The Position
Are you looking for an exciting career in veterinary medicine? 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 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 life 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%)
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
