Veterinary Nurse: Operating Rooms & Central Supply

Job Summary:

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!

Responsibilities:

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

Tasks:

• 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.

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.

Education:

Required
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

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.

License/Certification:

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

Work Schedule:

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.

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 $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)!

Additional Information:

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

How to Apply:

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.

Contact:

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

Official Title:

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

Department(s):

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

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

307264-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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