Are you looking for an exciting career in veterinary medicine? Whether you're an experienced CVT, a new CVT grad, or even if you are eligible for your certified veterinary technician (CVT) license within the next 12 months, we want you, and we train!

If you love learning and teaching, then this is the perfect role for you! Join us at UW-Madison's veterinary teaching hospital, and be on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine! This position performs technical responsibilities in support of the 24/7 needs of the Emergency and Critical Care units (ECC) of UW Veterinary Care (UWVC). Make a real difference in patients' and their owners' lives!

• Calling in the appropriate services and backup support after hours and weekends for patients
• Care and hourly treatment of CCU hospitalized patients
• Catheter placement (iv, urinary, etc.)
• Charge capture of services for patients
• Client communication and documentation
• Collection and submissions of lab samples
• Follows UWVC policies and procedures
• Maintenance and knowledge of equipment in the department and hospital
• Participates in the rotating OC shifts for the teaching hospital
• Participates in the training and mentoring of students, interns, technicians, assistants, and residents
• Pharmacy medication script fills for hospitalized animals
• Radiographs of patients
• Sedation and anesthesia for patients in the ECC
• Triage and stabilization of patients
• Bring a positive, helpful attitude to the unit

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Required
H.S. Diploma

Preferred
Associate's Degree

Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently and physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks.

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 or awaiting to sit for the CVT exam, or some CVT working experience with no specialization.

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
CVT - Certified Veterinary Technician or eligible to obtain within 12 months

UW Veterinary Care Emergency and Critical Care Units (ECC) have a variety of weekend shifts available! Incumbents would work Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday nights and/or days. Schedule determined based on unit need

Pay incentives for evening and weekend shifts of $3.00/hour night, $1.80/hour weekend, and the total you could earn is $4.80/hour for weekend and night differential on top of the base pay! This position is also eligible for a $3.00/hour ECC shift differential in addition to the night and weekend differentials.

Position will include holiday and weekend shifts. Potential for additional on-call hours as required by the hospital.

Full or Part Time: 25% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $27.00 Maximum $35.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Sign-on Bonus of 5% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment (Minimum of $1,800+ for Veterinary Technicians)!

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

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 (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/benefits-for-employees-covered-by-the-wrs), ample paid time off (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/leave/paid-leave/), 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: https://www.visitmadison.com/ 

Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Applicants are asked to upload a current copy of their resume, outlining their experience as it applies to this position. 

Melinda Carmody
melinda.carmody@wisc.edu
608-263-9944
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Veterinary Technician I(AN002) or Veterinary Technician II(AN003) or Veterinary Technician III(AN004)

A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/CCU-ANESTH-ER/CCU

University Staff-Ongoing

305076-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.