What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician (General) - Biologic Resources Laboratory position at University of Illinois Chicago?
Hiring Department: Biologic Resources Laboratory
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1028358
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Shift: Days
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: On-Site
Posting Close Date: January 8th, 2025
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $24.83 - 24.83 / Hourly Wage
About The University Of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .
The Veterinary Technician (General) is an entry level veterinary technician that provides support and nursing care in the animal facilities of the Biologic Resources Laboratory (BRL). Employees are technically proficient in the skills and techniques taught by veterinary technology training programs, working towards independence and the ability to multi-task. Veterinary Technicians supply para-professional support to other veterinary technicians, veterinarians, or investigator staff in the areas of anesthesiology, surgery, radiology, diagnostic laboratory procedures, preventive health programs, environmental enrichment, etc. Must have certification as a Veterinary Technician by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) or must obtain within five (5) months of employment date.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Surgical Support/Anesthesia:
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1028358
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Shift: Days
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: On-Site
Posting Close Date: January 8th, 2025
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $24.83 - 24.83 / Hourly Wage
About The University Of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .
The Veterinary Technician (General) is an entry level veterinary technician that provides support and nursing care in the animal facilities of the Biologic Resources Laboratory (BRL). Employees are technically proficient in the skills and techniques taught by veterinary technology training programs, working towards independence and the ability to multi-task. Veterinary Technicians supply para-professional support to other veterinary technicians, veterinarians, or investigator staff in the areas of anesthesiology, surgery, radiology, diagnostic laboratory procedures, preventive health programs, environmental enrichment, etc. Must have certification as a Veterinary Technician by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) or must obtain within five (5) months of employment date.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Surgical Support/Anesthesia:
- Organizes, stocks, and sets up prep, operating, and recovery rooms.
- Prepares patients with aseptic technique for surgical procedures.
- Induces, monitors, and recovers from anesthesia a variety of laboratory animals. Provides for the needs of investigators or veterinarians during procedures.
- Operates, monitors, disinfects, sterilizes, and/or performs routine maintenance of surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
- Collects, prepares, and processes samples for the institution’s QA program.
- Collects, prepares, and processes blood, fecal, and urine samples for laboratory analysis. Includes various diagnostic procedures including microbiological, parasitological, hematological, and chemical analysis.
- Completes documentation relevant to assigned tasks such as colony inventory spreadsheets, anesthetic monitoring forms, health information sheets, and environmental enrichment logs.
- Performs routine data entry for billing purposes.
- Ships samples when necessary.
- Provides support to maintain the health of animal colonies including quarantine, rodent rederivation, sentinel health testing, preventative health, and environmental enrichment programs.
- Provides treatments to support the postoperative monitoring program and research studies.
- Requires the ability to assess and skills necessary to provide appropriate care including bandaging, taking vitals, injections, and restraining animals.
- Assists with examinations, euthanizing animals, and similar according to the needs of the research project and/or the animals including support for BSL-2 and BSL-3 studies.
- Participates in labs, assists, and demonstrates proper animal restraint and handling, and instructs on various technical skills to veterinary students, residents, animal care staff, investigator staff, veterinary technicians, or others as needed.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
- Successful completion or current enrollment in the final semester of a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
- Experience working in an academic laboratory animal facility.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
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