Veterinary Technician: Medical Oncology

Job Summary

Are you looking for an exciting career in veterinary medicine? Whether you're a new CVT grad or an experienced CVT, we want you!

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 oncology services of UW Veterinary Care (UWVC). Make a real difference in patients' and their owners' lives!

The anticipated schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Key Job Responsibilities

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