Job Summary: Each day is different, supporting patients and their owners in this unique role as a floating nurse! You will have the opportunity to learn about the small animal specialty services and increase your nursing skills in this position. The position requires initiative to independently follow through with technical responsibilities. Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs. independently and physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
1) Oversees daily receiving schedules, provides assistance and initiates changes as needed.
2) Develops knowledge and responsibility in areas of specialization to include maintenance of special equipment, instructing others in use and care, assisting clinician and students in procedures.
3) Anticipates needs of clinicians, staff and students during procedures and in primary animal care.
4) Assists in the instruction of professional veterinary students and training of entry level Veterinary Technicians as requested.
5) Contributes to and participates in team building by assisting in problem solving activities.
Responsibilities: Tasks: Support various small animal services as assigned by supervisor Work on-call hours as required by the hospital Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
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Education: Required
H.S. Diploma
Preferred
Associate's Degree
Qualifications: Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently and physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks.
To qualify for Level 1: Entry level, new CVT grad or awaiting to sit for the CVT exam, or some CVT working experience with no specialization.
To qualify for Level 2: Generally over 3 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.
License/Certification: Preferred
CVT - Certified Veterinary Technician
or eligible to obtain Wisconsin licensure within 12 months
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5PM, with a 1 hour meal break; start/end times are flexible based on candidate and hospital needs.
Potential for night, weekend, and holiday on-call hours as required by the hospital.
Work Type: Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable
Salary: Minimum $18.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Sign-on Bonus of 3-5% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment (Minimum of $1,800+ for Veterinary Technicians)!
Additional Information: Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently and physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks.
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.
UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits (), ample paid time off (), and financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification.
The UW-Madison campus and the surrounding area have many enriching opportunities. Madison was named the most bike friendly city; the Dane County Farmer's Market is one of the largest in the nation; Madison has the most restaurants per capita of any U.S. city; Madison consistently ranks as a top community in which to live, work, and play; and the University is nationally recognized for academics and athletics. Please see the following link for more information:
How to Apply: Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Include a copy of your resume, outlining your relevant experience to this position.
Contact: April Schulz
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title: Veterinary Technician I(AN002) or Veterinary Technician II(AN003) or Veterinary Technician III(AN004)
Department(s): A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/SA I/SA-TECHS
Employment Class: University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number: 294911-CP
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