Veterinary Nurse: Night Ward Patient Care (Friday-Monday Days & Nights)

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Night Ward Veterinary Technician to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for supporting hospitalized patients overnight, ensuring their well-being while providing exceptional care. Whether you're an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician or a recent graduate, comprehensive training will be provided. If you're passionate about animal care and thrive in a challenging environment, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of animals. Join a community that values diversity and fosters an inclusive atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Outstanding employee benefits

Paid time off

Financial support for continuing education

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform specialized tasks.
• Experience in veterinary tech roles at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care and monitor animal health status.
• Assist in teaching and support for veterinary students.

Skills

Technical nursing skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Multitasking

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Job description

Job Summary:

Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary medicine career? We are looking for a dedicated Night Ward Veterinary Technician to join our dynamic team! In this vital role, you'll support hospitalized stable patients and ensure their well-being overnight. Whether you're an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or a recent CVT graduate, we want you on our team! Comprehensive training will be provided to help you succeed. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals, and you thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today to advance your veterinary career.

Responsibilities:
Veterinary Technician I (AN002)
Veterinary Technician II (AN003)
Veterinary Technician III (AN004)
Tasks:

• Responsible for independently and proficiently performing technical nursing responsibilities to provide quality patient care


• Effectively copes with unanticipated problems and suggesting methods of correction or prevention.


• Excellent communication and technical skills


• Possess the ability to make independent decisions that can affect the quality/outcome of animal life


• Monitors animal health status and records, provides nursing care, notifies veterinarian when status changes and records in medical record.


• Participates in review of inpatient cases/treatments and gives assistance where needed


• Cares for small animal patients as well as special species, provides treatments according to veterinarian's orders


• Ability to multitask and prioritize while assisting/teaching 4th year students and student employees


• Bring a positive, helpful, and collaborative attitude to the unit and hospital. Listens effectively to others and contributes to a positive working environment.


• General cleaning and maintenance of work areas


• Providing support for decontamination and sterilization departments


• Follows personal, hospital, and section policies and procedures


• Participates and understands the importance of working as a team member within the hospital structure (i.e. communication with supervisors and faculty for enhancing productivity and quality patient care).


• Oversees and assures that high quality nursing care is administered and maintained in the primary care of animal patients.


• Contributes to the instructional needs of the teaching hospital.


• Assists supervisor in problem solving activities and administrative tasks.


• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate proposed ideas and solutions.


• Participates in other technical and support duties as assigned.


• Working flexible, on call hours and variable shifts as required by 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

Qualifications:

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 with minimal experience.

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.

License/Certification:

Required
CVT - Certified Veterinary Technician

Work Schedule:

Rotating shifts Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday Evenings 4:00pm-12:30am

Includes Saturday and Sunday days from 8:00am-4:30pm

Position will include additional holiday and on-call hours as required by the hospital.

Full-time hours could be supplemented in the Emergency and Critical Care Unit (ECC).

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 40% - 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 $20.00 Maximum $30.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
In addition to the base pay listed in this posting, earn an extra $3.00/hour for night shifts and $1.80/hour for weekends, creating a total shift incentive potential of nearly $4.80/ hour!

Sign on bonus of 5% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid in two installments over first year of employment.

Additional Information:

Shifts Available: Rotating shifts Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday Evenings 4:00pm-12:30am. Includes Saturday and Sunday days from 8:00am-4:30pm. Position will include additional holiday and on-call hours as required by the hospital.

Full-time hours could be supplemented in the Emergency and Critical Care Unit (ECC).

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. Please include a current copy of your resume detailing your relevant experience. This position is being posted at Vet Tech levels 1, 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is 12/6/24, however the position(s) will remain open, and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact:

Jen Gall
[e-mail]
608-263-7600
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/SA I/SA-TECHS

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

306750-CP

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