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University of Wisconsin-Madison · 6 days ago

Veterinary Technician: Emergency Room (ER)

positionMadison, WI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid, Senior Level
money$22/hr - $32.80/hr

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking dedicated veterinary technicians for their Emergency Room (ER) at UW Veterinary Care. The role involves assisting with complex animal care procedures, monitoring animal health, and serving as a point of contact for animal owners while providing comprehensive training opportunities.

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Responsibilities

Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities
Monitors animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record
Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity
Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions
Assist with treatments of patients in the Critical Care Unit (CCU)
Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities
Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders
Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans
Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing

Qualification

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)Animal care proceduresPhysical dexterityVeterinary tech experienceCommunication skills

Required

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently
Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Required
High School Diploma Required

Preferred

Associates Degree Preferred

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of 3-5% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment!
Outstanding employee benefits
Ample paid time off
Financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification
Referral bonuses
An annual shoe allowance
A yearly provision of hospital-branded clothing.

Company

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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University of Wisconsin-Madison is a research institution providing education opportunities.
dateFounded in 1848
location
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.wisc.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$24.76M
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyHyundai Hope On WheelsNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
2024-06-26Grant· $1.31M

Leadership Team

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Nita Ahuja
Dean School of Medicine and Public Health and Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs
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Page Moreau
Marketing Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Brand and Product Management
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