"Veterinary Technician Assistant: Emergency Room (ER)"

Job Details

Salary:
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Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Veterinary Tech Assistant

Job Summary:

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome a dedicated veterinary technician assistant to our Emergency Room (ER) Team. This vital role will support and assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care in the hospital's busy ER service.

As the only veterinary teaching hospital in the state, UWVC offers a unique opportunity to blend your passion for animal care with the chance to work alongside the veterinarians of tomorrow. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in your career, UWVC is the place for you. Enjoy flexible scheduling, generous benefits, and competitive pay while helping shape the future of veterinary medicine.

Explore a career with us and see how UWVC can be the perfect environment for your professional growth!

This position can be full or part-time, between 80-100%. The anticipated schedule is flexible, made at least 2-weeks in advance, occasional on-call and holiday may be needed as required by the hospital.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (10%)
• Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces, work areas and equipment (20%)
• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (10%)
• Inventories and organizes supplies (10%)
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (15%)
• Assists with routine laboratory tests and specimen collection according to established medical orders and care plans (15%)
• Assists with and executes the preparation, completion, and documentation of basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (20%)

Department:
School of Veterinary Medicine
UW Veterinary Care Hospital
Emergency Room (ER)

Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for the position is $20.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

In addition to your competitive base compensation, earn additional compensation for working night and weekend shifts in addition to the UW Madison hourly differential.

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/, financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification, referral bonuses, an annual shoe allowance, and a yearly provision of hospital-branded clothing.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinic setting handling animals
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinic setting handling animals
• Knowledge of good client-relation principles
• Ability to follow written and verbal rules and instructions accurately

Education:
High School Diploma Required
Associates Degree Preferred

How to Apply:

Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply' button. Applicants are asked to upload a current copy of their resume, outlining their experience as it applies to this position.

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:

Hiring Manager: Melinda Carmody, Veterinary Nurse Supervisor, melinda.carmody@wisc.edu
Human Resources Support: April Schulz, HR Manager, ajschulz2@wisc.edu