The position plays a vital role supporting clinicians and staff in providing routine and specialized care for exotic pet patients that include but not limited to rabbits, rodents, reptiles, birds, and other animals. The selected candidate will be able to expand their skills in an innovative and exciting environment. The position requires the ability and willingness to collaborate with and interact as part of a team within the Special Species service and all other services in the hospital.
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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. Preferred knowledge, certification and working experience with wildlife, zoo, and exotic animal patients and anesthesia.
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
If unlicensed, must obtain Wisconsin licensure within your first 12 months of employment with UWVC
Hours generally scheduled Monday-Friday, between 7:30AM-5:30PM. Final schedule to be determined based on hospital need and candidate availability.
Potential for additional on-call hours as required by the hospital.
Part Time: 50% - 80%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum $18.00 Maximum $28.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Sign on bonus of 5% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid in two installments over first year of employment.
This position is being posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.
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 (), ample paid time off (), and financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification.
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Contact:Tammi Walsh
608-263-7600
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Veterinary Technician I(AN002) or Veterinary Technician II(AN003) or Veterinary Technician III(AN004)
Department(s):A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/SA III/SA-DENTIST
Employment Class:University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number:292791-CP
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