Veterinary Nurse: Emergency and Critical Care

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Job description

Job Summary:

Are you looking for an exciting career in veterinary medicine? Whether you're an experienced CVT, a new CVT grad, or even if you are eligible for your certified veterinary technician (CVT) license within the next 12 months, we want you, and we train!

If you love learning and would like to grow your skill set, then this is the perfect role for you! Join us at UW-Madison's veterinary teaching hospital, and be on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine! This position performs technical responsibilities in support of the 24/7 needs of the Emergency and Critical Care units (ECC) of UW Veterinary Care (UWVC). Make a real difference in patients' and their owners' lives!

Responsibilities:
Veterinary Technician I (AN002)
Veterinary Technician II (AN003)
Veterinary Technician III (AN004)
Tasks:
Work closely with other hospital services to call in back-up support for emergent patient care
Assist with the care and regular nursing needs for patients housed in critical care unit
Assist with catheter placement (iv, urinary, etc.)
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
Assist the Emergency and Critical Care Units (ECC) with client communications. Document client
communications in the patient log
Ensure charges are entered in a timely and correct manner for hospital patients
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, as needed.
Participate in rotating on-call shifts as required by the hospital
Participate and assist in the training and mentoring of less experienced staff and students
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.

Education:

Required
H.S. Diploma

Preferred
Associate's Degree

Qualifications:

Highly qualified candidates will have the following: a minimum of 2 years' experience working as a critical care/ emergency technician; excellent technical skills, communication skills, including the ability to triage phone calls, perform patient intake, perform treatments, understanding of critical cases to assist the doctors. Ability to multitask and prioritize while assisting/teaching 4th year students. Ability to function calmly in stressful situations and to work cooperatively with other people.

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.

License/Certification:

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

Work Schedule:

Expected schedule is 10:00am-8:00pm weekdays, 7:00am - 5:00pm every other weekend, with rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Work Type:

Part or Full 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 $22.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

This position is being posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.

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:

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 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.

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.

The deadline for ensuring full consideration is November 11, 2024; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact:

Sarah Harnden

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/CCU-ANESTH-ER/CCU

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

296444-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 will require a criminal background check. It will 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).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

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