Veterinary Tech Assistant: Kennels

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UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated veterinary technician assistants to our Kennels team. This vital role will support the cleaning of our animal holding spaces and patient care areas, ensure infectious disease controls are followed per established policies and procedures, and assist in maintaining the UWVC facility and inventory.

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 50-100% FTE.

Working hours will fall between 6:00am – 8:00pm Monday through Friday and 8:00am – 6:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. Schedule options will be discussed with candidates and agreed upon during the hiring process.

Weekends are required for this position.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Handles and transports biological samples (5%)

• Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces, work areas and equipment (60%)

• Cleans and maintains radioactive areas (5%)

• Communicates effectively with hospital services to ensure all hospital needs are being met (5%)

• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (5%)

• 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 (0%)

• Assists with routine laboratory tests and specimen collection according to established medical orders and care plans (0%)

• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (0%)

• Inventories and organizes supplies (10%)

• Monitors cleanliness inside and outside of the small animal hospital (5%)

• 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 (UWVC) Hospital

Kennels Team

Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for the position is $19.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits https://h r.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/ , financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification, referral bonuses, an annual shoe allowance, and a yearly provision of hospital branded clothing.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently

• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Animal handling experience

Education:

• High School Diploma Required

• Associates Degree Preferred

How to Apply:

Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply' button. You will be asked to submit a current resume.

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.

Contact Information:

Hiring Manager: Angela Alfonso, Kennel Manager, aalfonso2@wisc.edu 

Human Resources Support:  April Schulz, HR Manager, ajschulz2@wisc.edu 

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