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Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Veterinary Technician III
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
Department:
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, Research Animal Resources & Compliance (RARC)
Compensation:
The expected minimum starting salary for this position is $24.00-$30.00 per hour. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/ vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.
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.
How to Apply:
Click on the “Apply” button to start the application process. Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants…