Veterinary Nurse: Operating Rooms & Central Supply

Are you ready to take your career in veterinary medicine to the next level? Whether you're an experienced CVT eager to specialize in the latest surgical techniques or a recent graduate looking to learn and grow, we want you to join our team-training provided!

At UW-Madison's Veterinary Teaching Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to be at the forefront of veterinary medicine. This role involves performing vital technical responsibilities in our operating rooms and sterile processing center at UW Veterinary Care (UWVC). If you're passionate about learning and sharing knowledge, this is the perfect position for you.

You can make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their owners while advancing your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment!

• Oversees and assures that high quality nursing care is administered and maintained in the primary care of animal patients.
• Independently oversees and/or directs professional veterinary students and new technical staff in patient care and area responsibilities.
• Monitors veterinary student participation in daily operating schedules, initiates changes and lends assistance when needed.
• Contributes to the instructional needs of the teaching hospital.
• Assists supervisor in problem solving activities and administrative tasks.
• Responsible for participating in special projects, area problem solving activities and administrative tasks.
• Responsible for equipment maintenance, repair and ordering and review of facility maintenance needs in area.
• Participates and understands the importance of working as a team member within the hospital structure (i.e. communication with supervisors and faculty for enhancing productivity and quality patient care).
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate proposed ideas and solutions.
• Participates in other technical and support duties as assigned.
• Working flexible, on call hours and variable shifts as required by the hospital.

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Required
H.S. Diploma

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

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 3 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.

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

Monday-Friday from 8:30am- 5:15pm with a 45 min unpaid lunch or
Monday - Friday from 10:15am - 7:00pm with a 45 min unpaid lunch

Variable night, holiday, weekend, and on-call shifts as required by the hospital.

Full Time: 100%

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

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $18.36 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Sign-on Bonus of 5% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment (Minimum of $1,800+ for Veterinary Technicians)!

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/benefits-for-employees-covered-by-the-wrs/), ample paid time off (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/leave/paid-leave/), and financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification.

The UW-Madison campus and the surrounding area have many enriching opportunities. Madison was named the most bike friendly city; the Dane County Farmer's Market is one of the largest in the nation; Madison has the most restaurants per capita of any U.S. city; Madison consistently ranks as a top community in which to live, work, and play; and the University is nationally recognized for academics and athletics. Please see the following link for more information: https://www.visitmadison.com/

Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Applicants are asked to upload a current copy of their resume, outlining their experience as it applies to this position. This position is being posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is 11/22/24, however the position(s) will remain open, and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Jill Medenwaldt
jill.medenwaldt@wisc.edu
608-261-1439
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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

A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/CEN SRVS/CS-CNTRL S

University Staff-Ongoing

307264-CP