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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Veterinary Tech Assistant

Job Summary:

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated Veterinary Tech Assistants to our Small Animal Operating Rooms (SAOR) team. This vital role supports and assists veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care, surgical preparation and assisting in surgical procedures. Willing to train the right candidate.

As the only veterinary teaching hospital in Wisconsin, 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.

This is a full-time, 40-hours a week position. The expected schedule for this vacancy is Monday through Friday from 9:45am – 6:15pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. On-call shift are required.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Inventories and organizes supplies

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

• Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces, work areas and equipment

• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities

• 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

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

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

Department:

School of Veterinary Medicine

UW Veterinary Care Hospital

Operating Room Central Supply 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://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.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently

• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic animal handling skills

• Ability to follow written and verbal rules and instructions accurately

• Surgical experience

• Knowledge of basic instrument cleaning and sterilization processes

Education:

• High School Diploma 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: Jill Medenwaldt, Veterinary Nurse Supervisor, jill.medenwaldt@wisc.edu

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

 

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