Surgical Veterinary Technician: Large Animal Hospital

About the role

This position performs technical responsibilities in support of the 24/7 needs of the Morrie Waud Large Animal Hospital of UW Veterinary Care (UWVC).

Responsibilities

• Set up for surgeries and procedures;
• place IV Catheters, administer medications, and assist with induction, operating room, and recovery;
• Document supplies used for charge purposes;
• Restock post procedure/surgery;
• Reprocess instruments/sterilization;
• Clean procedure room/operating room post procedure/surgery;
• Restrain and handle animals as needed; including assist with lameness evaluations, diagnostic imaging, and other standing procedures as needed.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develops recordkeeping processes, maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (5%);
• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (15%);
• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (15%);
• Completes appropriate laboratory tests and collects specimens according to established medical orders and care plans (5%);
• Affords assistance in the facilitation of trainings for animal care staff and supervises student employees as needed (15%);
• Prepares, completes, monitors, and documents complex technical animal care procedures and work unit activities, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (20%);
• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (15%);
• Maintains animal health status and records, provides nursing care, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and records in the medical record (10%).

Required Qualifications

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently;
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks;
• Experience working with large animals.

Department

Department: School of Veterinary Medicine UW Veterinary Care Hospital Large Animal Hospital

Compensation

The starting hourly rate for the position is $23.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications). Sign-on Bonus of 3% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment!

UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits, ample paid time off, and financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification.

How to Apply

To apply, begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply' button. Applicants are asked to upload a current copy of their resume, outlining their experience as it applies to this position.

Contact Information

Hiring Manager: Kristin Foster, Veterinary Nurse Supervisor, kafoster2@wisc.edu

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

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