What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician (General) - After-Hours Large Animal Clinic position at University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine?
Certified Veterinary Technician Benefits
In 2024 Forbes ranked the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as #13 among all US public colleges, on the basis of return on investment, student success, student debt, and alumni leadership and influence. Only one other campus featuring a veterinary college ranked above U. of I.
Job Summary
The Veterinary Technician General will be responsible for providing standard paramedical technical assistance and service in a courteous and professional manner in the Large Animal Clinic of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and may be asked to assist in other areas of the veterinary teaching hospital as well. The incumbent will receive training and learn specialized paramedical procedures and protocols related to the EQMS and FARMS sections, which includes working with a variety of animal species such as cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, poultry, camelids and cervids. Due to the teaching emphasis of the hospital, the Veterinary Technician will assist in the training of veterinary students.
Duties & Responsibilities
An environment of stress may be anticipated. The person in this position must be capable of reliably functioning in such an area. The amount of physical exertion will vary with assignments. For example, the technician may be safely lifting 45-pound fluid containers. Some strength and considerable caution are required when working with a large animal (i.e., cattle and horses) during diagnostic or surgical procedures; the technician may restrain a foal or calf on the ground. The handling of any animal presents some element of risk or injury. Some strength and considerable caution are required when working with animals during diagnostic or surgical procedures. To some degree, unpleasantness may be experienced under such conditions.
This position entails operating equipment, administering medications, and restraining animals of various species for examination. Exposure to anesthetic agents may present a potential hazard. An ability to work in the presence of animal waste and fluids, syringes, needles, and medications are potentially dangerous and must be used with care. Persons allergic to animal dander, dust, pollen, hay, etc., may experience discomfort in this position. Work involving animals with various disease states may expose the individual to viral, bacterial, and fungal agents known to be transmissible to man. Exposure to chemicals and anesthetic waste gases may be potentially hazardous if mishandled or misused.
Minimum Qualifications
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4080 - Veterinary Technician (General) position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. The collective bargaining agreement sets a wage of $21.91 Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on April 9, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jake Bough (jbough@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1029982
Job Category: Technical
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
In 2024 Forbes ranked the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as #13 among all US public colleges, on the basis of return on investment, student success, student debt, and alumni leadership and influence. Only one other campus featuring a veterinary college ranked above U. of I.
Job Summary
The Veterinary Technician General will be responsible for providing standard paramedical technical assistance and service in a courteous and professional manner in the Large Animal Clinic of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and may be asked to assist in other areas of the veterinary teaching hospital as well. The incumbent will receive training and learn specialized paramedical procedures and protocols related to the EQMS and FARMS sections, which includes working with a variety of animal species such as cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, poultry, camelids and cervids. Due to the teaching emphasis of the hospital, the Veterinary Technician will assist in the training of veterinary students.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Learn to provide standard paramedical technical assistance, nursing care and instruction in a professional and courteous manner:
- Restrain patients as requested and perform basic paramedical technical procedures under direction of a veterinarian.
- Administer and dispense medication, fluids, etc., under the direction of a veterinarian.
- Assist veterinary staff and students with patient treatments.
- Collect and submit blood, urine, fecal, milk and other biological samples. Inoculate prepackaged media.
- Remove and apply bandages as directed.
- Prepare animals and equipment, set up, assist, demonstrate, and clean up after common procedures, such as ultrasonography, breeding soundness evaluations, jugular catheterization, etc.
- Perform a variety of in-house diagnostic tests.
- Recognize and report emergency conditions.
- Learn the patient admission and discharge, client communications and record keeping processes:
- Assist in the admission and discharge of patients.
- Enter clinical signs, treatments, and other information in the medical records in the Health Information System under direction of a staff veterinarian.
- Assist with follow up client communications regarding the patient’s progress after being discharged.
- Enter supplies used and procedures performed on patients into Health Information System.
- Clean, supply and maintain treatment rooms, exam areas, laboratories, surgical areas, storerooms, and rounds areas as per regulatory requirements.
- Operate, clean, monitor and provide routine maintenance of equipment and instruments used within the section such as ultrasound, endoscopy, steam, H2O2, and ethylene oxide sterilizers.
- Inventory and maintain drugs and other supplies.
- Learn to teach professional students
- May assist the LAC staff in setting up laboratories and to assist students in laboratory procedures.
- May assist in the training of veterinary technician students.
- Perform other duties as assigned
An environment of stress may be anticipated. The person in this position must be capable of reliably functioning in such an area. The amount of physical exertion will vary with assignments. For example, the technician may be safely lifting 45-pound fluid containers. Some strength and considerable caution are required when working with a large animal (i.e., cattle and horses) during diagnostic or surgical procedures; the technician may restrain a foal or calf on the ground. The handling of any animal presents some element of risk or injury. Some strength and considerable caution are required when working with animals during diagnostic or surgical procedures. To some degree, unpleasantness may be experienced under such conditions.
This position entails operating equipment, administering medications, and restraining animals of various species for examination. Exposure to anesthetic agents may present a potential hazard. An ability to work in the presence of animal waste and fluids, syringes, needles, and medications are potentially dangerous and must be used with care. Persons allergic to animal dander, dust, pollen, hay, etc., may experience discomfort in this position. Work involving animals with various disease states may expose the individual to viral, bacterial, and fungal agents known to be transmissible to man. Exposure to chemicals and anesthetic waste gases may be potentially hazardous if mishandled or misused.
Minimum Qualifications
- Successful completion or current enrollment in the final semester of a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
- Must obtain CVT license within 6 months of employment
- Illinois Veterinary Technician Certification must be maintained throughout employment.
- Familiar with federal regulations and university and hospital polices regarding the use and handling of controlled substances.
- Familiar with regulations related to use of drugs in food animal species including the need for milk and meat withholding times and limitations or prohibitions on the use of some drugs.
- Able to handle large animals and attend to their needs.
- Skill in the operation of surgical, laboratory and diagnostic equipment.
- Able to adapt to new technologies, procedures and equipment.
- Demonstrate adhere to strict protocols.
- Able to instruct veterinary medical/technician students in patient care protocol and procedures and in the use of equipment or instrumentation.
- Able to recognize abnormalities in vital signs of patients, assess charges observed, and take necessary action in the absence of a veterinarian.
- Able to operate on the clinical floor and anticipate needs and directions of staff and students regarding patients and methods of care.
- Able to observe, record, compile and assimilate data.
- Able to explain terminology used in veterinary medicine.
- Knowledge related to the care and handling of anesthetic waste gases will be taught.
- Able to multi-task, pay close attention to details and work calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Courteous and polite.
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4080 - Veterinary Technician (General) position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. The collective bargaining agreement sets a wage of $21.91 Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on April 9, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jake Bough (jbough@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1029982
Job Category: Technical
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
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