VETERINARY TECH

Job no: 109776-FTF
Work type: Staff Full or Part Time, Staff-Full Time, Staff-Part Time
Department:VET M/CCU-ANESTH-ER/CCU
Location: Madison
Categories: Animal Care, Veterinary Medicine

Position Summary:

This is an advanced level position providing support to the Emergency and CCU of the UW Veterinary Care (UWVC). Position requires extensive technical knowledge and skill, independence of action and cooperative team effort to meet the operational needs of the service. Position responsibilities require the individual to demonstrate initiative and the ability to make independent discretionary judgments that may affect the outcome/quality of animal life. 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 and assures high quality nursing care is administered and maintained in the triage and emergent care of animal patients.

2) Participates in instruction of veterinary students and training of veterinary technicians.

3) Assists supervisor in problem-solving activities and administrative tasks.

4) Participates and understands the importance of working as a team member within the hospital structure (i.e. communication with supervisors and faculty for enhancing productivity and quality patient care).

5) Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate proposed ideas and solutions.

The work is performed under general direction.

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Requirements:

Certification as Wisconsin Veterinary Technician or Eligibility to Obtain
Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently and physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks.
Preferred one year experience as a Veterinary Technician, experience with ER or CCU work strongly preferred and experience in triaging cases preferred.

Department(s):

A878150-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/CCU-ANESTH-ER/CCU

Work Type:

Part-time:90-100%

Work Schedule:

Friday-Saturday, 6:30AM-6:30PM, CCU
Sunday, 6:30AM-6:30PM, ER
FTE range: 90-100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted into an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.

Hourly rate:

Minimum $15.35
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Applicants are asked to upload a cover letter outlining your experience as related to the position, current resume, as well as a list of references. This position is being posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.

This is a 2 year project position, with possibility to hire on at the project term, based on department need and employee performance.

Contact:

Kate Hawley
kate.hawley@wisc.edu
608-263-9905
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

VETERINARY TECH 3(35303) or VETERINARY TECH 2(35302) or VETERINARY TECH 1(35301)

Employment Class:

University Staff-Fixed Term Finite

Job Number:

109776

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Applications Open: Oct 17 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close:Nov 14 2019 11:55 PM Central Standard Time