Veterinary Technician: Emergency Room (ER) SWING NIGHT AND WEEKEND SHIFTS

Job Summary

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated veterinary technicians to our Emergency Room (ER). Whether you're an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or a recent CVT graduate, we want to hear from you and we provide comprehensive training!

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 mentor and train 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.

The anticipated work schedule for this vacancy will include a rotating weeknight schedule with required shifts every other weekend. Hours generally scheduled from 4:30pm - 2:30am.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions
• Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans
• Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing
• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• Assist with treatments of patients in the Critical Care Unit (CCU)
• Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity
• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities
• Monitors animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record