Veterinary Technician Primary Care and Primary Care Dentistry

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UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated veterinary technicians to our Primary Care team. Whether youre 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 youre looking to make a meaningful impact in your career UWVC is the place for you. Enjoy 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 is a full-time 40-hour/week position. The expected schedule for this vacancy will be Monday through Friday 8-hour shifts between the hours of 7:30am5:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Incumbent will be hired on a terminal project position. This position will have an expected end date of 1-year from the date of hire with the opportunity to extend based on department needs.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the technical team to maintain high standards of patient care hospital cleanliness and equipment readiness.

• Contribute to a positive collaborative learning environment for clients students faculty and staff.

• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders

• Assist in the management of client communications via phone email and in person including scheduling and coordinating appointments.

• Collaborate with faculty veterinarians to ensure consistent patient care and smooth clinical operations.

Provide technical support to assigned small animal services

• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing

• Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans

• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities

• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions

• Prepares completes and documents basic technical animal care procedures assessments and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity

• Monitors animal health status and records notifies veterinarian when status changes and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record

• Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities

• Participate in teaching and mentoring activities including supervision of veterinary students during clinical rotations.

• Assist in maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring compliance with hospital protocols.

• Provide high-quality technical support for small animal primary care services including patient restraint sample collection diagnostic testing anesthesia monitoring and nursing care.

• Facilitate patient flow during appointments to ensure efficiency and a positive client and patient experience.

• Support veterinary students in clinical skill development by demonstrating technical procedures providing feedback and modeling professional communication with clients and colleagues.

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School of Veterinary Medicine

UW Veterinary Care Hospital

Primary Care/ Primary Care Dentistry

Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for the position is $21.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

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.

This position is being posted at Vet Tech levels 1 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently

• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks

• Proficiency in IV catheter placement

• Proficiency with sedation administration and monitoring

• Knowledge of basic nursing skills including patient care and record keeping

• Experience working in a clinical veterinary environment

• Knowledge of safe animal restraint techniques

• Ability to perform venipuncture and collect laboratory samples

• Experience in client communication and education

• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

• Demonstrated reliability initiative and proactive problem-solving

This position is posted at Vet Tech levels 1 2 and 3. Level is determined by qualifications based on type of prior veterinary tech experience:

• To qualify for Level 1: Entry level new CVT grad with minimal experience

• To qualify for Level 2: Generally over 2 years of veterinary tech experience may substitute years of experience for specialization

• To qualify for Level 3: Veterinary Tech Specialist (VTS) or highly qualified and specialized in a specific area may have prior experience from another university hospital

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an academic teaching or training environment

• Familiarity with electronic medical records and scheduling systems

• Prior experience mentoring or instructing veterinary or veterinary technician students

• Strong organization skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced clinical setting

• Knowledge of fear-free or low-stress handling techniques

Education:

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Required

High School Diploma Required

Associates Degree Preferred

How to Apply:

Begin the online application process by clicking the Apply button. You will be asked to submit a current resume.

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: Jennifer Borgen Veterinary Nurse Supervisor

Human Resources Support: April Schulz HR Manager

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