Research Animal Veterinary Technician

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, focusing on nonhuman primates. The research animal veterinary technician assists veterinarians in restraint, examination, and medical and surgical treatment of sick and injured animals. Veterinary technicians observe the health and welfare of research animals and document observations and treatments in appropriate records. The veterinary 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, provide post-operative care, and assist in euthanasia.

This position is considered essential personnel and is 100% onsite. This position is included in the veterinary technician rotation for weekend and holiday assignments.

• 45% 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
• 10% 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
• 5% Keeps records of all controlled substances and inventory records
• 5% Maintains surgical support facilities in sanitized, well-stocked, and in orderly manner; and ensures that preventative maintenance of equipment is performed
• 5% Schedules and performs routine testing and vaccinations on United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulated animals
• 5% Assists in training new veterinary and/or animal care technicians and supervises work as appropriate
• 5% May assist in data collection or reporting for designated aspects of research, animal care programs, or colony management
• 20% Maintains records regarding animal treatments, medications, diagnostic procedures, and illness

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Preferred
Associate's Degree

Experience with research nonhuman primates preferred. Certification of Wisconsin Veterinary Technician or eligibility to obtain preferred or experience equivalent.

Preferred
CVT - Certified Veterinary Technician

Flexible work schedule between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. 1-2 holidays per year and 1 weekend flexible sign up required every 2 months.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $22.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as 3.5 weeks vacation and paid holidays, sick pay, competitive insurance (health, dental, life) and flexible savings accounts, as well as many retirement benefits.

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship, on or before the effective date of appointment. The veterinary technician must be able to comply with entry requirements for specialized animal facilities including, but not limited to health screening, periodic tuberculosis testing, vaccinations, and have the ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)(e.g. mask, respirator, etc.) as required by SOPs or policies.

To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to submit a resume and cover letter that describes your qualifications as they relate to the position.

Tambrey Dinges
dinges@rarc.wisc.edu
608-263-9057
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Veterinary Technician III(AN004)

A34-OVCR/RARC/VET CARE UNIT

University Staff-Ongoing

308306-CP