Veterinary Technician Assistant: Large Animal Hospital

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 dedicated veterinary technician assistants to our Morrie Waud Large Animal Hospital. This vital role will support and assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with the 24/7 needs of the hospital.

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!

The incumbent will be expected to work between 90% (36 hours a week) - 100% (40 hours a week).

The anticipated schedule is flexible, made approximately one-month in advance. Shifts may include afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional on-call shifts. Scheduling will be discussed during the hiring process.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces, work areas and equipment
• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing
• 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
• Inventories and organizes supplies
• Assists with routine laboratory tests and specimen collection according to established medical orders and care plans
• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions

Department:

School of Veterinary Medicine

UW Veterinary Care Hospital

Large Animal Hospital

Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for the position is $19.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

Pay incentives for evening and weekend shifts of $5.00/hour night, $3.80/hour weekend, and the total you could earn is $6.80/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/, 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:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks
• Experience working with large animals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Equine handling skills

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.