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Veterinary Nurse Assistant: Emergency & Critical Care

University of Wisconsin Madison
$19.00 HOURLY
paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Feb 12, 2025
Job Summary: This is a vital support role to the UW Veterinary Care Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) service! Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care in the hospital's busy ER service. Make a difference in the lives of both patients and clients! Responsibilities: Provides assistance during veterinary examinations and procedures, performs daily animal care duties, and maintains facility and inventory to ensure attainment of organization goals. 20% Assists with and executes the preparation, completion, and documentation of basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity 20% Cleans and maintains organization of animal holding spaces, work areas and equipment 10% Inventories and organizes supplies 15% Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing 15% Assists with routine laboratory tests and specimen collection according to established medical orders and care plans 10% Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities 10% Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions Tasks: Take client phone calls and use communicated information to triage patients appropriately Assist with patient intake and discharge from the ER service Communicate appropriately with clients, staff, and clinicians vital information regarding patients and ER operations Work variable, on call shifts as required by the unit and 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. 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. Preferred Qualifications: - Basic animal handling skills - Knowledge of good client-relation principles - Ability to follow written and verbal rules and instructions accurately - Experience in veterinary hospital setting or referral practice with animal handling experience preferred Work Schedule: UW Veterinary Care Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) has a variety of shifts available, schedule will be determined based on unit need. Will include holiday and weekend shifts. Potential for additional on-call hours as required by the hospital. Work Type: Full or Part Time: 50% - 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 $19.00 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 copy of their resume, outlining their experience as it applies to this position. Contact: Melinda Carmody melinda.carmody@wisc.edu 608-263-9944 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/CCU-ANESTH-ER/CCU Employment Class: University Staff-Ongoing Job Number: 311588-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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