University of Wisconsin - Madison
| Position Vacancy ID: 83472 |
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| Working Title: | VETERINARY TECH 1 |
| FTE: | 1 |
| Schedule - Range: | 06-14 |
| Job Summary: | This is an advanced level position requiring extensive technical knowledge, skill and independence of action in support of the daily operational needs of the Large Animal and Operating Room Areas of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). Position responsibilities require the individual to demonstrate initiative and the ability to make independent discretionary judgments with respect to both instructional and technical responsibilities. Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs. independently and physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
1) Oversees and assures that high quality nursing care is administered and maintained in the primary care of animal patients.
2) Participates in instruction of veterinary students and training of veterinary technicians.
3) Monitors veterinary student participation in daily receiving/operating schedules, initiates changes and lends assistance when needed.
4) Assists supervisor in problem-solving activities and administrative tasks.
5) 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).
6) Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate proposed ideas and solutions.
The work is performed under general direction.
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| Requirements: | A Criminal Background Check Will Be Conducted
Certification as Wisconsin Veterinary Technician or Eligibility to Obtain |
Additional
Requirements: | Highly qualified candidates will have the following: a minimum of 1 year experience working as a Large Animal technician including critical care/emergency experience; possess excellent communication and technical skills; ability to multitask and prioritize while assisting/teaching 4th year students; ability to make independent decisions which can affect the quality/outcome of animal life; function calmly in stressful situations and to work cooperatively with other people.
Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently and physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks. .
The application information below is only for applicants eligible to apply as a transfer, reinstatement or demotion candidate.
First consideration will be given to eligible candidates within the School of Veterinary Medicine. Other eligible candidates will be considered if a candidate is not hired from within the School of Veterinary Medicine.
1st review of materials will take place on April 5, 2012.
For consideration as a permissive candidate please provide a current resume and letter of interest listing your qualifications relative to the requirements of the position. Please reference the position number and title within your letter of interest and send to Sandy Manke at mankes@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu. |
Schedule
Comment: | Sunday-Thursday, 11:30pm - 8:00am |
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| Organization: | SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE - LARGE ANIMAL SERVICES |
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| Contact Name: | Sandra Manke |
| Contact Phone: | 608-265-9486 |
| Contact Email: | mankes@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu |
| Contact TTY Phone: | 711- - |
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Job Location
Address: | VETERINARY MEDICINE BUILDING Room: |
| | 2015 LINDEN DR |
| | MADISON, WI 53706-1100 |
The University of Wisconsin is an
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer.