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Neurology
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Urbana, IL
Primary Position Function /Summary
The Veterinary Technician I will be responsible for providing skilled paramedical technical support and nursing care in a courteous and professional manner for the Neurology and Neurosurgery service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. In addition, this position may be asked to assist in other areas of the hospital based on operational need. Due to the teaching nature of the hospital, this position will supervise and instruct professional students and veterinary technician students in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques as well as emergency procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Application Procedures
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on March 23, 2023. 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. For further information about this specific position, please contact hrservices@vetmed.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
For further information regarding this vacancy, contact Valerie Eaton at veaton@illinois.edu.
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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, 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. 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.
Pay range:
$22.50 - $22.95
Contact Email
veaton@illinois.edu
Posted 3/3/2023
Urbana, IL
Primary Position Function /Summary
The Veterinary Technician I will be responsible for providing skilled paramedical technical support and nursing care in a courteous and professional manner for the Neurology and Neurosurgery service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. In addition, this position may be asked to assist in other areas of the hospital based on operational need. Due to the teaching nature of the hospital, this position will supervise and instruct professional students and veterinary technician students in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques as well as emergency procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide skilled paramedical technical and patient support and nursing care in a professional and courteous manner.
- Provide veterinary technical assistance in Neurology & Neurosurgery and work with the team of neurology veterinary students, technicians, clients, and referring veterinarians.
- Schedule of appointments and in managing emergent situations or unexpected delays that affect the schedule.
- Assist scheduling students with daily activities.
- Handle client and referring veterinarian communications, which includes estimates for cost of services, in-depth description of neurologic diseases and procedures available and follow-up with clients during the early post-operative or post-treatment period.
- Serve as a liaison between the neurology & neurosurgery service and other services, sections or areas of the hospital in relation to consultations, client hospital admission, diagnostic testing, anesthesia, imaging, or other procedures for patient care.
- Enter charges for services rendered, as a resource for students and doctors.
- Assist in veterinary technical instruction to veterinary students, residents/interns, and veterinary technician students
- Provide and teach skilled maintenance of workspace and equipment.
- Assist with replenishing supplies and monitoring stock levels in the ward.
- Set-up and help maintain medical equipment specific to the neurology and neurosurgery specialty. This includes the set up and management of electrodiagnostic equipment.
- Serve as a liaison to referring veterinarians, accurately convey medical information between the referring veterinarian and the neurology & neurosurgery service and respond directly to veterinary technical questions.
- Provide veterinary technical assistance and further develop knowledge in medical and surgical neurology by learning new techniques and incorporating new equipment as necessary.
- Assist with Parkland veterinary technician students grading. Assist clinicians with assessment for grades for veterinary students.
- Assist with clinical research sample collection and organization
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
- Current certification as a Veterinary Technician by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- One (1) year (12 months) of paramedical veterinary experience comparable to that performed at the Veterinary Technician (General) level of this series or in other positions of comparable responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to be around horses and other large animals. Guidelines will be both written and verbal.
- Ability to multitask as well as provide complete follow through.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision on a daily basis.
- Have a demonstrated knowledge of equine anatomy and behavior.
- Ability to move 50 lbs. from one location to another.
- Ability to drive a vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
Application Procedures
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on March 23, 2023. 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. For further information about this specific position, please contact hrservices@vetmed.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
For further information regarding this vacancy, contact Valerie Eaton at veaton@illinois.edu.
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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, 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. 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.
Pay range:
$22.50 - $22.95
Contact Email
veaton@illinois.edu
Posted 3/3/2023