Veterinary Nurse: ECC 4x10 or 3x7 Schedule

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!

• Work closely with other hospital services to best support emergent patient care needs
• Assist with the care and regular nursing needs for patients housed in the critical care unit
• Assist with catheter placement (iv, urinary, etc.)
• Ensure charges are entered in a timely and correct manner for hospital patients
• Assist the Emergency and Critical Care Units with client communications. Document all client communications in the patient log.
• 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.
• Participate in rotating on-call shifts as required by the hospital
• Participate in the training and mentoring of staff and students
• 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
• 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

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Required
H.S. Diploma
Preferred
Associate's Degree

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 2 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.

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

UW Veterinary Care Emergency and Critical Care Units (ECC) have a variety of shifts available! Schedule determined based on unit need. Hospital is now offering benefits-eligible 4x10 and 3x7 schedules! (4 days on, 10 days off, or 3 days on, 7 days off)
Pay incentives for evening and weekend shifts of $3.00/hour night, $1.80/hour weekend, and the total you could earn is $4.80/hour for weekend and night differential on top of the base pay! This position is also eligible for a $3.00/hour ECC shift differential in addition to the night and weekend differentials.
Position will include holiday and weekend shifts. Potential for additional on-call hours as required by the hospital.

Full or Part Time: 60% - 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $18.00 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)!

Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently and physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks.
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/  

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.

April Schulz
[email protected]
920-960-2440
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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

A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/CCU-ANESTH-ER/CCU

University Staff-Ongoing

295198-CP