Veterinary Technician

About the role

The Wisconsin National Primate Research Center is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide clinical care to our marmoset and macaque monkeys. This role offers opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research and contribute to the welfare of nonhuman primates.

Responsibilities

• Monitors animal health status and records
• Notifies veterinarian when status changes
• Ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record
• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures
• Prepares, completes, monitors, and documents complex technical animal care procedures
• Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing
• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities
• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a technician in a veterinary office or research institution
• Independent, decisive, and accomplished with frequent demonstration of the fundamental knowledge of veterinary medicine
• Excellent time management skills

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills in handling nonhuman primates
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain and operate veterinary equipment
• Knowledge of and ability to perform clinical triage and initial emergency intervention
• Knowledge, skill and ability to perform or assist with dental care; wound care and primary closure of minor lacerations
• Basic knowledge of anesthesia techniques and principles
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and principles
• Knowledge of behavior and health requirements in one or more species and willingness to learn abnormal animal behavior
• Knowledge of common computer programs and electronic medical records systems
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Skills

• Crisis decision-making ability

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package with generous paid leave benefits and prioritize a healthy work-life balance.

Pay

• Minimum starting at: Veterinary Technician I: $20.15/hr
• Minimum starting at: Veterinary Technician II: $22.30/hr

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Associate's Degree