Surgical Veterinary Technician: Large Animal Hospital

Job Summary

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 is a full-time 100% FTE (40 hours a week) position.

The anticipated schedule for this vacancy will be Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm. Occasional on-call and holiday hours may be required based on the needs of the hospital.

Tasks

• Set up for surgeries and procedures; place IV Catheters, administer medications, and assist with induction, operating room, and recovery
• Open sterile instruments for surgeons
• Document supplies used for charge purposes
• Restock post procedure/surgery
• Reprocess instruments/sterilization
• Clean procedure room/operating room post procedure/surgery
• Restrain and handle animals as needed; including assist with lameness evaluations, diagnostic imaging, and other standing procedures as needed

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develops recordkeeping processes, maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (5%)
• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (15%)
• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (15%)
• Completes appropriate laboratory tests and collects specimens according to established medical orders and care plans (5%)
• Assists in the facilitation of trainings for animal care staff and supervises student employees as needed (15%)
• 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 (20%)
• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (15%)
• Monitors animal health status and records, provides nursing care, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and records in the medical record (10%)