Veterinary Technician: Float Team

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting career in veterinary medicine? Whether you're an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or a new CVT grad, we want you, and we train! 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! The anticipated schedule for this vacancy is flexible, decided at least two-weeks in advance. On-call and holiday hours required based on hospital needs.

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

• 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 routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans (10%)
• Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities (10%)
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (20%)
• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (10%)
• Monitors animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record (10%)
• Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (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
• hiring bonus of 3% of base pay (prorated to FTE) which will be paid over the first year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree