Job Summary:
UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated veterinary technicians to join our team of floating nurses! Whether you're an experienced CVT or a recent CVT graduate, we want to hear from you and we provide comprehensive training!
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 mentor and train the veterinarians of tomorrow. In this position, you will have the opportunity to learn about the small animal specialty services and increase your nursing skills. 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!
Responsibilities:
Veterinary Technician I (AN002)Veterinary Technician II (AN003)Veterinary Technician III (AN004)
Tasks:
- Oversees daily receiving schedules, provides assistance and initiates changes as needed.
- 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.
- Anticipates needs of clinicians, staff and students during procedures and in primary animal care.
- Assists in the instruction of professional veterinary students and training of entry level Veterinary Technicians as
requested.
- Assists in the instruction of professional veterinary students and training of entry level Veterinary Technicians as
requested.
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Education:
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 with minimal experience
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:
Required
CVT - Certified Veterinary Technician
Preferred
VTS - Veterinary Tech Specialist
Work Schedule:
Weekends; 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 $20.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Sign-on Bonus of 5% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment!
In addition to your competitive base compensation:
- Earn an extra $6.00/hour for weeknight shifts,
- $4.80/hour for weekend day shifts and
- $7.80/hour for weekend night shifts
UWVC also offers a reimbursement for relocation fees for those who qualify!
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 (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.
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How to Apply:
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. This position is being posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.
Contact:
Jill Medenwaldt
jill.medenwaldt@wisc.edu
608-261-1439
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:
308741-CP
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