Veterinary Research Technician

University of Wisconsin; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous paid time off

competitively priced health/dental/vis

tax-advantaged savings accounts

participation in the Wisconsin Retirem

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Veterinary Research Technician III to support veterinarians in restraint, examination, and medical and surgical treatment of research animals. The role involves documenting observations, preparing medications, and coordinating anesthesia, diagnostics, and postoperative care within the UW–Madison research animal program.

This 100% onsite position offers essential personnel status.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals is required.
• Certification of Wisconsin Veterinary Technician or eligibility to obtain preferred or experience equivalent.
• Associate's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains surgical support facilities in sanitized, well-stocked, and in orderly manner; and ensures that preventative maintenance of equipment is performed
• Prepares, completes, monitors, and documents complex technical animal care procedures and work unit activities, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity
• Schedules and performs routine testing and vaccinations on United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulated animals
• Assists in training new veterinary and/or animal care technicians and supervises work as appropriate
• May assist in data collection or reporting for designated aspects of research, animal care programs, or colony management
• Maintains records regarding animal treatments, medications, diagnostic procedures, and illness
• Keeps records of all controlled substances and inventory records
• Assists veterinarians and researchers in animal care, diagnostic, preventative, research, anesthesia, surgery, post-operative care, euthanasia and radiology procedures under minimal supervision
• May perform minor surgical procedures or other minor invasive procedures

Skills

Animal care experience

Record keeping

Education

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Are you looking for a challenging new position? Do you have experience as a Veterinary Technician? This position provides veterinary care to research animals in the UW–Madison research animal program. The veterinary research technician assists veterinarians in restraint, examination, and medical and surgical treatment of sick and injured animals. Veterinary research technicians observe the health and welfare of research animals and document observations and treatments in appropriate records. The veterinary research technician will use multiple electronic methods of communicating with laboratory and veterinary staff and documenting treatments. They will also prepare and administer oral, topical and injectable medications (including anesthetic agents) as directed by the veterinarians. This position may assist or initiate preparation of animals for medical, surgical, diagnostic and research procedures, monitor animals during anesthesia, and provide post-operative care. The veterinary research technician performs multiple methods of euthanasia on multiple species. This position may also train lab staff in the management of chronic medical conditions of genetically modified mice, such as dermatitis and dental problems, by teaching them to do certain treatments to improve the welfare of the animals. This position is considered essential personnel and is 100% onsite.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Maintains surgical support facilities in sanitized, well-stocked, and in orderly manner; and ensures that preventative maintenance of equipment is performed
• Prepares, completes, monitors, and documents complex technical animal care procedures and work unit activities, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity
• Schedules and performs routine testing and vaccinations on United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulated animals
• Assists in training new veterinary and/or animal care technicians and supervises work as appropriate
• May assist in data collection or reporting for designated aspects of research, animal care programs, or colony management
• Maintains records regarding animal treatments, medications, diagnostic procedures, and illness
• Keeps records of all controlled substances and inventory records
• Assists veterinarians and researchers in animal care, diagnostic, preventative, research, anesthesia, surgery, post-operative care, euthanasia and radiology procedures under minimal supervision
• May perform minor surgical procedures or other minor invasive procedures

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with animals is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification of Wisconsin Veterinary Technician or eligibility to obtain preferred or experience equivalent.

Education

• Associate's Degree preferred.

Department

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, Research Animal Resources & Compliance (RARC)

Job Category

University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Veterinary Technician III

Compensation

The expected minimum starting salary for this position is $24.00-$30.00 per hour. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.

• generous paid time off
• competitively priced health/dental/ vision/life insurance
• tax-advantaged savings accounts
• participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System pension fund

Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Eligibility

University sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations.

The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact: Tambrey Dinges, [e-mail].

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