Veterinary Technician I/II

Are you passionate about animal care and want to participate in cutting edge research and make a difference in animals lives? An exciting opportunity awaits you to work with and care for our monkeys. The Wisconsin National Primate Research Center is looking for a Veterinary Technician to provide clinical care to our marmoset and macaque monkeys. In this position, you will learn and/or strengthen your skills in suturing, performing minor surgical procedures, ultrasounds, and dental extractions. We offer an excellent benefits package with generous paid leave benefits and prioritize a healthy work-life balance. While previous experience working with nonhuman primates is not required (but is a plus!), all skill levels will be reviewed for consideration.

• VT I: Assists with the execution of more complex animal care procedures and affiliated activities

• VT I: Maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing

• VT II: Develops recordkeeping processes, maintains organization of and updates records related to medical procedures and billing

• VT I: Completes routine laboratory tests and collects specimen according to established medical orders and care plans

• VT II: Completes appropriate laboratory tests and collects specimens according to established medical orders and care plans

• VT II: Assists in the facilitation of trainings for animal care staff and supervises student employees as needed

• VT I/II: Serves as a point of contact for animal owners and stakeholders providing information and answering questions

• VT I: Monitors animal health status and records, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and ensures care plans are completed and recorded in the medical record

• VT II: Monitors animal health status and records, provides nursing care, notifies veterinarian when status changes, and records in the medical record

• VT I/II: Documents and disseminates results to the appropriate entities

• VT I/II: Tracks supply inventory levels and places replenishment orders

• VT I: Prepares, completes, and documents basic technical animal care procedures, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity

• VT II: 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

• Veterinary Technician I: $20.15/hr
• Veterinary Technician II: $22.30/hr

Highly qualified candidates will have the following: a minimum of 1 year experience working as a technician in a veterinary office or research institution; independent, decisive, and accomplished with frequent demonstration of the fundamental knowledge of veterinary medicine, aseptic technique, wound management/healing, anesthesia, information management including spreadsheets, animal health records maintenance and excellent time management skills.

This position is posted at Vet Tech levels 1 and 2. Level is determined by qualifications based on type of prior veterinary tech experience.

To qualify for Level 1: Entry level, new CVT grad, or up to one year of relevant work experience.

To qualify for Level 2: Generally over 2 years of veterinary tech experience, may substitute years of experience for specialization.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of standards for quality animal care and proper procedures associated with handling animals, preferably nonhuman primates.

2. Knowledge of and ability to maintain and operate equipment utilized in unit (e.g., anesthesia machines, monitoring devices, ultrasonic cleaner, autoclave, gas sterilization chambers, etc.).

3.Knowledge and ability to perform clinical triage & initial emergency intervention.

4. Knowledge, skill and ability to perform or assist with dental care; wound care and primary closure of minor lacerations.

5. Basic knowledge of anesthesia techniques and principles.

6. Knowledge of aseptic techniques and principles.

7. Knowledge of behavior and health requirements in one or more species and willingness to learn abnormal animal behavior

8. Knowledge of common computer programs and electronic medical records systems.

9. Strong oral and written communications skills required.

10. Strong interpersonal skills. This position requires a pleasant, conscientious, team player attitude.

11. Crisis Decision skill ability: It is critical that the successful applicant knows his/her own limitations and what he/she can or cannot do. This includes not only knowing the limitations of their skills but also what decisions or actions may only be done under the direction of a veterinarian (euthanasia, change of treatment, addition of treatments).

Preferred: Associate's Degree

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Please keep in mind, applicants need to articulate all required qualifications in their cover letter and/or resume. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.

Kate Rouman: krouman@primate.wisc.edu

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