Veterinary Technician: Emergency Room (ER) SWING NIGHT AND WEEKEND SHIFTS
About The Position
UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated veterinary technicians to our Emergency Room (ER). Whether you're an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or a recent CVT graduate, we want to hear from you and we provide comprehensive training! As the only veterinary teaching hospital in the state, UWVC offers a unique opportunity to blend your passion for animal care with the chance to mentor and train the veterinarians of tomorrow. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in your career, UWVC is the place for you. Enjoy flexible scheduling, generous benefits, and competitive pay while helping shape the future of veterinary medicine. Explore a career with us and see how UWVC can be the perfect environment for your professional growth! The anticipated work schedule for this vacancy will include a rotating weeknight schedule with required shifts every other weekend. Hours generally scheduled from 4:30pm - 2:30am.
Requirements
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently
- Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks
- This position is posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level is determined by qualifications based on type of prior veterinary tech experience
- To qualify for Level 1: Entry level, new CVT grad with minimal experience
- To qualify for Level 2: Generally, over 2 years of veterinary tech experience, may substitute years of experience for specialization
- To qualify for Level 3: Veterinary Tech Specialist (VTS), or highly qualified and specialized in a specific area, may have prior experience from another university hospital
- Required High School Diploma
Nice To Haves
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
- Required Associates Degree
Responsibilities
- Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders
- Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing
- Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions
- Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities
- Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities
- Monitors animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record
- Assist with treatments of patients in the Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity
- Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans
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.
- Sign-on Bonus of 3-5% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
