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Universities of Wisconsin · 4 months ago

Veterinary Technician: Emergency & Critical Care

Madison, WI

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$22/hr - $32/hr

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking dedicated veterinary technicians for their Emergency and Critical Care teams. This role involves providing technical animal care, assisting with treatments, and maintaining medical records in a veterinary teaching hospital environment.

Higher Education

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders

Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing

Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans

Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities

Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions

Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity

Assist with treatments of patients in the Critical Care Unit (CCU) including the Emergency Room (ER) and the Intermediate Care Ward (IMCW)

Monitors animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record

Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities

Qualification

Certified Veterinary TechnicianVeterinary tech experiencePhysical dexterityCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Certified Veterinary Technician

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently

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 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

High School Diploma Required