Instructional Specialist Veterinary Technician

Dispense medications and prepare, write, and fill prescriptions in accordance with medical orders

Manage medical supply inventory, including tracking usage and placing replenishment orders

Teaching, Training & Outreach (35%)

• Participate in the instruction and support of veterinary students, veterinary technician students, assistants, and volunteers
• Coordinate education-specific functions of the clinic including student orientation, canvas updates, scheduling and communication with teaching staff at the UW-School of Veterinary Medicine
• Participate with student reviewing and feedback process
• Work with faculty and staff to develop learning modules for students to utilize for extra learning opportunities and if caseload is insufficient

Clinical & Technical Care (50%)

• Provide high-quality animal nursing care, including monitoring health status, administering medications, and documenting care in the medical record
• Perform technical veterinary procedures such as blood draws, vaccinations, dental cleanings, radiographs, and specimen collection according to established care plans
• Complete routine laboratory testing and accurately document and disseminate results to appropriate parties
• Assist veterinarians with complex medical and surgical procedures as needed
• Serve as a point of contact for animal owners by providing information and responding to questions
• Demonstrate professionalism and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse clientele
• Experience with anesthesia, dentistry and fear free handling preferred.

Department:

University of Wisconsin, Madison - School of Veterinary Medicine - WisCARES

Compensation:

Minimum $29/hr, negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• License/Certification: CVT - Certified Veterinary Technician
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. independently
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks
• 2+ years of relevant experience, to include veterinary technician experience
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, basic spreadsheets, Powerpoint, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Education:

• Associate's Degree required

How to Apply:

Upload a resume and cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications as it relates to this role, and the names and contact information for 3 professional references.

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.

Contact Information:

For questions about the application process, contact Laura Hess, LHess4@wisc.edu. For questions about the position, contact Kelly Schultz, kellyschultz@wisc.edu

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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