Job Summary:
Are you looking for an exciting career in veterinary medicine? Whether you’re an experienced CVT, a new CVT grad, or even if you are eligible for your certified veterinary technician (CVT) license within the next 12 months, 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 oncology services of UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) and may also float to support other small animal services as needed. Make a real difference in patients’ and their owners’ lives!
Responsibilities: Veterinary Technician I (AN002)
Veterinary Technician II (AN003)
Veterinary Technician III (AN004) Tasks:
- Administer sedation and monitor patients
- Call referring veterinary for patient records
- Clean and stock work areas
- Coordinate with other services for procedures
- Obtain patient histories
- Participate in rotating on-call shifts as needed
- Perform catheter placement
- Perform nursing care for patients
- Perform patient restraint
- Perform phlebotomy and other sample collection
- Float to support other small animal services as needed
- Assist with client communication and inquiries
- Bring a positive and helpful attitude to the unit daily
- Other duties as assigned
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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Education:
Required
H.S. Diploma
Preferred
Associate’s Degree
Qualifications:
This position is posted Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience. Level is determined by qualifications based on type of prior experience:
To qualify for Level 1: Entry level, new CVT grad or awaiting to sit for the CVT exam, 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.
Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently and physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks.
License/Certification:
Preferred
CVT – Certified Veterinary Technician or eligible to obtain Wisconsin licensure within 12 months
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM, with a 30 minute lunch. Time may be vary based on candidate and unit needs.
Flexibility to cover various shifts as needed. Some holidays and weekends may be required, based on needs of the unit. On-call hours as required by the hospital.
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 50% – 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $18.00 Maximum $28.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Sign-on Bonus of 5% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment (Minimum of $1,800+ for Veterinary Technicians)!
Additional Information:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
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.
The UW-Madison campus and the surrounding area have many enriching opportunities. Madison was named the most bike friendly city; the Dane County Farmer’s Market is one of the largest in the nation; Madison has the most restaurants per capita of any U.S. city; Madison consistently ranks as a top community in which to live, work, and play; and the University is nationally recognized for academics and athletics. Please see the following link for more information: https://www.visitmadison.com/
How to Apply:
Begin the online application process by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please include a current copy of your resume detailing your relevant experience. This position is being posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.
Contact:
Nicole Tuttle
nicole.tuttle@wisc.edu
608-263-9034
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Veterinary Technician I(AN002) or Veterinary Technician II(AN003) or Veterinary Technician III(AN004)
Department(s):
A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/SA I/SA-TECHS
Employment Class:
University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number:
282158-CP