Veterinary Technician: Emergency & Critical Care

About the role

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is seeking dedicated veterinary technicians to join our Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) teams. Positions are available at Veterinary Technician levels 1, 2, and 3, with pay and level determined by experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities
• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions
• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities
• 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
• Monitors animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record
• Affixes to treatments of patients in the Critical Care Unit (CCU) including the Emergency Room (ER) and the Intermediate Care Ward (IMCW)
• Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity

Requirements

• Certified Veterinary Technician
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Opting for a flexible schedule further enhances your earnings with an additional $2.00/ hour
• Earn an extra $3.00/hour for night shifts and $1.80/hour for weekends, creating a total shift incentive potential of nearly $10.00/ hour!
• Sign-on Bonus of 3-5% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment!
• Competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable)
• Outstanding employee benefits
• Adequate paid time off
• Financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification

Pay

The starting hourly rate for this position is $22.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications). In addition to the base pay listed in this posting, ECC positions offer a substantial $3.00/hour increase on top of your base pay. Opting for a flexible schedule further enhances your earnings with an additional $2.00/ hour. Earn an extra $3.00/hour for night shifts and $1.80/hour for weekends, creating a total shift incentive potential of nearly $10.00/ hour!

Schedule

This position is being posted at Veterinary Technician levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience. The anticipated schedule for these vacancies are varied both with days of the week and exact shifts throughout the day. Incumbent will have a potential for part-time and full-time considerations. Exact work schedule will be discussed with candidates and agreed upon during the recruitment.