Veterinary Technician: Emergency & Critical Care (WEEKEND SHIFTS)

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

1d•$25

About The Position

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated veterinary technicians to our Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) teams. 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 incumbent will be expected to work varied day and night weekend shifts on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Potential for part-time and full-time considerations. Exact work schedule will be discussed with candidates and agreed upon during the recruitment. This position is being posted at Veterinary Technician levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Certified Veterinary Technician
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. 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

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a veterinary clinic

Responsibilities

Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing
Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders
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) including the Emergency Room (ER) and the Intermediate Care Ward (IMCW).
Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity
Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities
Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions
Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities
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/ , and financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification.

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