Veterinary Technician Float

Are you looking for an exciting career in veterinary medicine If you love learning and teaching then this is the perfect role for you! Join us at UW-Madisons veterinary teaching hospital and be on the
cutting edge of veterinary medicine! This position performs technical responsibilities in support of the float team at the UW Veterinary Care UWVC) Hospital.

Make a real difference in patients and their owners lives!

This position is part-time 80% (32 hours a week).

The anticipated schedule for this vacancy is Monday through Thursday from 8:30am - 5:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. On-call and holiday hours may be required.

• Assists in the facilitation of trainings for animal care staff and supervises student employees as needed (10%)

• 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 (20%)

• 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%)

• Completes appropriate laboratory tests and collects specimens according to established medical orders and care plans (10%)

• Monitors animal health status and records provides nursing care notifies veterinarian when status changes and records in the medical record (10%)

• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (10%)

• Develops recordkeeping processes maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (20%)

School of Veterinary Medicine
UW Veterinary Care Hospital
Float Team

The starting hourly rate for this 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 benefitshttps:// ample paid time offhttps:// financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification referral bonuses an annual shoe allowance and a yearly provision of hospital-branded clothing.

• Ability to life a minimum of 50 pounds independently

• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks

• Experience in a veterinary clinic

• Experience in surgery

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Required

• High School Diploma Required

• Associates Degree Preferred

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.

Hiring Manager: Jill Medenwaldt Veterinary Nurse Supervisor

Human Resources Support: April Schulz HR Manager

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