Veterinary Nurse: Emergency & Critical Care

Job Summary:

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated veterinary technicians to our Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) teams. Whether you're an experienced CVT, a recent graduate, or preparing to take the VTNE boards within the next 12 months, we want to hear from you! We also provide comprehensive training!

As the only veterinary teaching hospital in the state, UWVC offers a unique opportunity to blend your passion for animal care with the chance to mentor and train the veterinarians of tomorrow. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in your career, UWVC is the place for you. Enjoy flexible scheduling, generous benefits, and competitive pay while helping shape the future of veterinary medicine.

Explore a career with us and see how UWVC can be the perfect environment for your professional growth!

Responsibilities:

Veterinary Technician I (AN002)
Veterinary Technician II (AN003)
Veterinary Technician III (AN004)

Tasks:

• Work closely with other hospital services to best support emergent patient care needs
• Assist with the care and regular nursing needs for patients housed in the critical care unit
• Assist with catheter placement (iv, urinary, etc.)
• Ensure charges are entered in a timely and correct manner for hospital patients
• Assist the Emergency and Critical Care Units with client communications. Document all client communications in the patient log.
• Collect and submit patient lab samples
• Follow all hospital and UW campus policies and procedures
• Gain knowledge on unit equipment and use. Assist with unit equipment operation and regular maintenance. Advise supervisor of equipment issues or repair needs.
• Participate in rotating on-call shifts as required by the hospital
• Participate in the training and mentoring of staff and students
• Assist with filling pharmaceutical requests after-hours for hospitalized patients
• Assist in radiographing patients after-hours
• Assist with sedation and anesthesia for patients in the ECC
• Prioritize triage and stabilization of patients
• Bring a positive, helpful attitude to the unit and the hospital
• Be a team player, and work together with colleagues to best meet patient needs

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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.

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Education:

Required
H.S. Diploma

Preferred
Associate's Degree

Qualifications:

Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently and physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks.

This position is posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level is determined by qualifications based on type of prior veterinary tech experience.

To qualify for Level 1: Entry level, new CVT grad or awaiting to sit for the CVT exam, or some CVT working experience with no specialization.

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.

License/Certification:

Preferred
CVT - Certified Veterinary Technician
or eligible to obtain Wisconsin licensure within 12 months

Work Schedule:

UW Veterinary Care Emergency and Critical Care Units (ECC) have a variety of shifts available! Schedule determined based on unit need.

ECC positions offer a substantial $3.00/hour increase on 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!

Position will include holiday and weekend shifts. Potential for additional on-call hours as