Position Vacancy ID:
103933

Employment Class:
University Staff-Ongoing

Working Title:
VETERINARY FLEX TECH CCU/ER

Official Title:
VETERINARY TECH 3(35303) or VETERINARY TECH 2(35302) or VETERINARY TECH 1(35301)

Hiring Department:
A878150-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/CCU-ANESTH-ER/CCU

FTE:
100%

Term:
This is an Ongoing appointment

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $15.35

Job Summary:
This is an entry level position providing support to the Critical Care Unit and Emergency Services of the UW Veterinary Care. This is a flex position to include coverage to the unit based on operational needs which includes but is not limited to day, night, weekends and holidays. Employees work with both small and large animal patients and are involved with decision making responsibilities which may affect the outcome/quality of animal life. Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs. independently and physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

1) Learns and develops proficiency in technical skills utilized in assigned area for quality patient care.

2) Gains exposure to Critical Care case overviews for better patient assessment and case understanding.

3) Develops the ability to anticipate and initiate the needs of clinical faculty and staff during procedures and to meet daily operational needs.

The work is performed under direct supervision.

Requirements:
Certification as Wisconsin Veterinary Technician or Eligibility to Obtain

Additional Requirements:
Requires licensing (or the ability to obtain such licensing) as a Wisconsin Certified Veterinary Technician. Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Independently and physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks.

Referral/ER, CCU/ER experience preferred, great customer service skills, excellent multi-tasking skills, and phone/client skills.


Schedule Comment:
There are 2 vacancies available:
Flexible hours depending on the needs of the department.
May include day or night shift and may include a limited number of on-call hours.
Work schedule is made 2 weeks in advance.

Flexible premium pay of $2.00 per hour based on qualifications and past experience.

Contact:
Meenu Verma
mverma2@wisc.edu
608-263-9905
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:
Please click on the 'Apply Now' button. You will be asked to upload a current resume and cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including at least one current or former supervisor.

Title and pay rate will be decided at time of hire based on candidate qualifications and experience.
Vet Tech 1 Pay Range: $15.34-$25.51
Vet Tech 2 Pay Range: $16.61- $27.58
Vet Tech 3 Pay Range:$17.97- $29.83

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Probationary Period will be Required

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Applications Open: Jan 22 2018 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Mar 9 2018 11:55 PM Central Standard Time


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