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Large Animal Hospital Veterinary Technician Assistant Student Help

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511344
Division/Organization: School of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Large Animal/Donors
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: UWVC
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $14.50 +
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Education and Training, Healthcare and Health Sciences

Department Overview:

 UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is excited to welcome dedicated students to our Morrie Waud Large Animal Hospital. This vital role will support and assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians/assistants with the 24/7 needs of the hospital.

Anticipated Start Date:

 05/18/26

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 Upon your Graduation

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: ~10 Maximum: 20 during school/40 during breaks

Schedule:

 This position will be part-time during the school year (~ 10-20 hours/week), with possibility for additional hours (up to 40 hrs/week) during summer and school breaks.
Schedule:
The anticipated schedule will include working shifts during the weekday evenings and weekends; as well as on-call overnights during the week and weekend day and overnights. The student work schedule is completed approximately one-month in advance. Needed hours are listed on a fillable shared document and all students work together as a group to cover shifts according to their schedules. Some holidays and availability during winter break and summer is required. Scheduling and compensation will be further discussed during the hiring process. The training period will occur during the summer.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $14.50 training/$15.50 

Number of Positions:

 6

Qualifications:

 Must be currently enrolled in undergraduate, veterinary technician, or veterinary degree program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Previous handling experience of large animal species preferred, especially equine handling skills.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• Handling and restraint of various large animal species (equine, bovine, small ruminants, swine, and camelids)
• Performing physical exams and providing general nursing care
• Collecting laboratory specimens (blood, manure, urine, etc.) and performing simple laboratory testing
• Administering medications and fluids
• Preparing for emergencies and procedures
• Preparing and cleaning equipment
• Cleaning of animal care spaces and hospital, and restocking supply areas
• Completing and properly documenting basic technical animal care treatments, assessments, and procedures
• Learning basic functions of the hospital software systems under guidance

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds independently
• Physical and manual dexterity to perform specialized technical tasks
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time; and bend, kneel, squat as needed
• Handling and restraint of large animals

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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