Veterinary Technician Assistant: Emergency Room (ER)
Veterinary Technician Assistant: Emergency Room (ER)
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Job Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Veterinary Tech AssistantJob Duties:
UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated veterinary technician assistants to our Emergency Room (ER) Team. This vital role will support and assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care in the hospitals 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 youre 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!
There are two vacancies on this posting both can be full or part-time between 75-100% FTE. The anticipated schedule for both vacancies 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:
- Inventories and organizes supplies
- Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions
- Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces work areas and equipment
- 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
- Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities
- Assists with routine laboratory tests and specimen collection according to established medical orders and care plans
- Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing
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 ample paid time off 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 Now 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
Human Resources Support: April Schulz HR Manager
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
