Veterinary Technician Assistant

University of Wisconsin Madison
$17.00 HOURLY
paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Dec 26, 2024
Job Summary: UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated Veterinary Technician Assistants to our Kennel team. 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 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: Provides assistance during veterinary examinations and procedures, performs daily animal care duties, and maintains facility and inventory to ensure attainment of organization goals. 60% Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces, work areas and equipment 30% Inventories and organizes supplies 10% Assists with routine laboratory tests and specimen collection according to established medical orders and care plans Tasks: Act as back-up to kennel manager in handling submitting repair request forms to facilities manager Help coordinate and oversee tasks for the kennel staff members Observe animal patient behavior and report concerns to clinical care team as needed. Help ensure animal patients are safe and comfortable via regular visual wellness checks Restock prescription diets and other diets as needed. Help ensure kennel supplies are stocked to meet operational needs. Serve as service liaison in absence of kennel manager to aid in effective communication with the hospital services and that all hospital needs are being met Serve as working supervisor to assist with custodial and kennel staff duties and tasks Serve as assistant to maintain and clean I-131 room Work closely with the kennel manager to coordinate kennel operations Ensure safety and infectious disease controls are followed per established policies and protocols Assist with Dane County Human Society stray/surrender program Serve as back up to kennel manager in keeping towels and linens in stock and ensure quality controls are being met Help maintain all client facing areas of the hospital, including entrances and sidewalks Monitor cleanliness both inside and outside of the small animal 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. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Preferred 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. Previous animal handling in a clinical setting preferred Work Schedule: Monday- Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm Potential for additional weekend, on-call, and holiday hours as required by the hospital. Work Type: Full or Part Time: 80% - 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 $17.00 HOURLY Depending on Qualifications Sign-on Bonus of 3-5% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment 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 for more information: https://www.visitmadison.com/ How to Apply: Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Applicants are asked to upload a current resume, outlining their experience as it relates to this position. Contact: Laura Mikkelson lmikkelson@wisc.edu Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Veterinary Tech Assistant(AN001) Department(s): A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/SA II/SA-INT MED Employment Class: University Staff-Ongoing Job Number: 309693-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. 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