Job Summary:

This is an entry-level clinical technician position assisting professional veterinary medical personnel in assuring the provision of adequate veterinary care in support of the daily operational needs of the WNPRC.

These job duties require the incumbent to be independent, decisive, and accomplished with frequent demonstration of the fundamental knowledge of veterinary medicine, aseptic technique, wound management/healing, information management including spreadsheets, animal health records maintenance and excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities:

Performs basic animal care procedures and provides assistance with complex procedures, restrains animal for safe handling, and completes daily record keeping tasks to ensure attainment of organization goals.

• 20% Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity
• 20% Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities
• 10% Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing
• 10% Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans
• 10% Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities
• 5% Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions
• 5% Monitors animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record
• 20% Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders

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Education:

Preferred
Associate's Degree

Qualifications:

Highly qualified candidates will have the following: a 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, aseptic technique, wound management/healing, anesthesia, information management including spreadsheets, animal health records maintenance and excellent time management skills.

License/Certification:

Preferred
CVT - Certified Veterinary Technician

Work Schedule:

Schedule will be determined based on working area, but will be in a Monday-Friday work week.

**Occasional night, weekend and holiday work may be required.

Incumbent may be assigned to work at the WNPRC's central location on campus or either of two satellite facilities in Blue Mounds or at the WIMR (Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, near UW Hospital).

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $19.35 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information:

How to Apply:

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Please keep in mind, applicants need to articulate all required qualifications in their cover letter and/or resume. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.

Applicants will also be asked to provide 3 professional references, including phone and email addresses. We will not contact your current supervisor without advance notice.

Contact:

Rachael Buss
rbuss@primate.wisc.edu
608-890-3585
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Veterinary Technician I(AN002)

Department(s):

A348800-VCRGE/PRIMATE/PRIMATE

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

270869-CP

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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