Veterinary Technician: Large Animal Hospital

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

2d • $22

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting career in veterinary medicine? Whether you're an experienced 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 24/7 needs of the Morrie Waud Large Animal Hospital of UW Veterinary Care (UWVC). Make a real difference in patients' and their owners' lives! This role includes a mix of afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts as part of a rotating schedule. Schedule options will be discussed and agreed upon during the hiring process.

Requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Required
• High School Diploma Required
• 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 or some CVT working experience with no specialization. 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

• Equine handling skills
• Associates Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitors animal health status and records, provides nursing care, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and records in the medical record
• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• Develops recordkeeping processes, maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing
• Assists in the facilitation of trainings for animal care staff and supervises student employees as needed
• Completes appropriate laboratory tests and collects specimens according to established medical orders and care plans
• 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
• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions
• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities

Benefits

• The starting hourly rate for the position is $22.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).
• Sign-on Bonus of 3-5% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment!
• Pay incentives for evening and weekend shifts of $3.00/hour night, $1.80/hour weekend, and the total you could earn is $4.80/hour for weekend and night differential on top of the base pay!
• 100% Flex position also available with an additional $2.00/hour shift differential in addition to the night and weekend differentials.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED