Certified Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
• Eye/Dental Insurance through Delta Vision and Delta Dental
• Uniform Allowance
• 16 days of PTO
• Short Term Disability
• Term life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Matching
• CE Allowance
• Competitive Compensation
• Fun Working Environment
• Interact with Pets

Position Summary

We are looking to hire a licensed veterinary technician with a desire to join a close-knit growing organization that specializes in small animal Veterinary Neurology.  The applicant will be expected to provide compassionate patient care, positive client experiences, and is expected to be a good team player. 

Wisconsin Veterinary Neurology and Surgical Center offers in-house high field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), neurological surgical procedures, and other specialized diagnostic/treatment modalities.  In addition to offering state-of-the-art veterinary care for our patients, we strive to provide our team members not just a job but a career, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.  

 
Mission Statement:

Wisconsin Veterinary Neurology and Surgical Center will provide compassionate and exceptional care to dogs and cats that have neurologic disorders, while also improving the lives of our employees and the communities that we serve. 

 
Veterinary Technician Responsibilities:

• Triaging patients, taking vitals, and acquiring patient histories.
• Assisting with diagnostic procedures, which includes but is not limited to MRI, CSF taps, radiographic studies, and others.
• Client communication, which includes discussing treatment plans, estimates/payment options, phone calls, and discharges.
• Phlebotomy
• IV catheter placement
• Urinary Catheter Placement
• Induction/monitoring general anesthesia/sedation
• Operation of a mechanical ventilator
• Operating autoclave and Sterlink (cold) sterilizer.
• Processing specimens in the in-house laboratory and submitting specimens to outside laboratories.
• Calculating medication dosages and providing dosage instructions for clients.
• Keeping accurate patient records.
• Assisting with neurologic surgical procedures.
• Veterinary technicians are expected to help/assist with carrying of patients.  Generally, this means an ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Veterinary Technician Requirements:

• Must have a valid CVT license in the state of Wisconsin.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Outstanding people skills.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Team player.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and safely handle large and/or difficult patients

Hours and Proposed Schedule

·         35-40 hours/week Monday through Friday

·         Willing to work overtime/stay past scheduled shift based on needs of the hospital 

·         Four 10hr shifts/wk, or five 8 hr shifts/wk

·         1-2 holiday on/call shifts per year (additional compensation is provided for these holiday shifts)

·         Weekend coverage as needed

·         Current Daytime Shifts: 

-7am-5pm
-8am-6pm

-9am-7pm

-11am-9pm  

-Subject to change