Veterinary Technician Assistant: Emergency Room

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Job Category:

University Staff

Regular

Veterinary Technician Assistant

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 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 is 100% FTE.

The anticipated schedule for this vacancy is flexible, made at least 2-weeks in advance, occasional on-call and holiday will be required by the hospital.

• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (10%)

• Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces, work areas and equipment (10%)

• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (10%)

• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (10%)

• Inventories and organizes supplies (5%)

• Assists with routine laboratory tests and specimen collection according to established medical orders and care plans (15%)

• 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 (40%)

School of Veterinary Medicine

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC)

Emergency Room

The starting hourly rate for the position is $20 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

In addition to the base pay listed in this posting, ER positions offer a substantial $2.00/hour increase on top of your base pay for night and weekend shifts.

UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefitshttps://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/benefits-for-employees-covered-by-the-wrs/ ample paid time off (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification, referral bonuses, an annual shoe allowance, and a yearly provision of hospital-branded clothing.

• Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently.

• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specializedtechnical tasks.

• At least 2 years professional experience in a veterinary clinic setting handling animals.

• 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.

• H.S. Diploma Required

• Associate Degree Preferred

Hiring Manager:
Hayley Pooler, Veterinary Nurse Supervisor, hlombard

Human Resources Support:
Anne Kaldunski, akaldunski

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