Veterinary Technician Assistant: Emergency and Critical Care (36-40 hours/week)

Requirements

• 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 Preferred
• How to Apply:
• Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply' button. You will be asked to submit a current resume.
• Contact Information:
• Hiring Manager: Melinda Carmody, Veterinary Nurse Supervisor, melinda.carmody@wisc.edu
• Human Resources Support: April Schulz, HR Manager, ajschulz2@wisc.edu
• Institutional Statement on Diversity:
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal re

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Veterinary Tech Assistant Job Summary: UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated Veterinary Technician Assistants to our Critical Care Unit (CCU). This vital role will support and assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care in the hospital's 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 you're 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! This position can be full or part-time, between 90% (36 hours) -100% (40 hours) FTE. The anticipated schedule is flexible, made at least 2-weeks in advance. Night, weekend, holiday, and on-call hours will be required as needed by the hospital. Key Job Responsibilities: Assists with routine laboratory tests and specimen collection according to established medical orders and care plans (10%) Inventories and organizes supplies (10%) 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 (30%) Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (5%) Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces, work areas and equipment (25%) Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (15%) Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (5%) Department: School of Veterinary Medicine UW Veterinary Care Hospital Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Unit

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