Veterinary Technician: Medical Oncology

About the role

This position performs technical responsibilities in support of the oncology services of UW Veterinary Care (UWVC).

Responsibilities

• Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders (10%)
• Completes appropriate laboratory tests and collects specimens according to established medical orders and care plans (10%)
• Affords assistance in facilitating trainings for animal care staff and supervising student employees as needed (10%)
• Affords assistance with study patients (sample collection/care/ultrasound prep) (5%)
• Affords assistance with complex technical animal care procedures and work unit activities, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity (15%)
• Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions (10%)
• Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities (10%)
• Maintains animal health status and records, provides nursing care, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and records in the medical record (10%)
• Administers chemotherapy (5%)
• Develops recordkeeping processes, maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing (10%)
• Radiation mattress setup (5%)

Requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks
• Proven proficiency with IV catheter placements
• Proven proficiency with sedation administration and monitoring
• Proven knowledge of basic nursing skills
• Experience with client communication

Qualifications

• Education: Certified Veterinary Technician Required
• High School Diploma Required
• Associates Degree Preferred

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits, ample paid time off, financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification, referral bonuses, an annual shoe allowance, and a yearly provision of hospital-branded clothing.

Pay

The starting hourly rate for the position is $20.00 (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!

Schedule

The anticipated schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Contact Information

Hiring Manager: Nicole Tuttle, Veterinary Nurse Supervisor, nicole.tuttle@wisc.edu
Human Resources Support: April Schulz, HR Manager, ajschulz2@wisc.edu

Additional Information

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.