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Veterinary Teaching Hospital

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 I in the Small Animal Internal Medicine (SAIM) Service will provide skilled technical and paramedical support and nursing care for patients under general direction of faculty clinicians and higher-level technicians. Specialized knowledge of endoscopy equipment and related ancillary equipment is required. In addition, the individual in this position will provide oversight, instruction and stocking of the Purina kitchen and will participate in training to develop expertise in small animal nutrition in support of this role. 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. The Veterinary Technician 1 may be asked to assist in other areas of the hospital.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, teaching and stocking of the Purina kitchen facility

• Provide technical support needed for patient care and teaching activities in SAIM

  o Assist the students and staff with scheduling of appointments, record keeping and charge entry.

  o Patient care including, restraint, collection and submission of samples, administration of medications, and in conducting diagnostic tests indicated by the veterinarian.

  o Assist in establishing efficient work flow for outpatient services.

  o Assist in hospitalizing patients for diagnostic work-up and medical treatment.

  o Prepare for and assist in, special medical procedures such as; endoscopy, bone marrow biopsies, joint taps.

  o Maintain medical records and enter charges for medical services rendered which requires a good working knowledge of the health information system.

• Provide technical support needed for service activities in SAIM

  o Maintain in-house consultation records, endoscopy/video log books, and financial records pertaining to the section; as well as, material used for teaching purposes.

  o Ensure assigned work areas are appropriately stocked, cleaned and equipment is in working order.

  o Order replacement or new equipment and supplies as directed by the service head.

  o Properly clean, sterilize, and maintain pertinent advanced diagnostic equipment.

  o Coordinate the scheduling of procedures between VTH services

  o Answer questions from potential clients, referring veterinarians and VTH staff concerning treatments or diagnostic work-ups that are available

  o Order, stock and run in house tests and ship referral lab tests for the Small Animal Hospital

  o Provide instruction and evaluation of veterinary technician students.

• Assist members of SAIM in individual teaching and research efforts, as directed by the service head

  o Assists in teaching laboratories by selecting and setting out equipment needed and assisting directly in teaching technical skills to veterinary students.

  o Assists in training of residents in proper use and maintenance of medical equipment.

• Other duties as required

Additional Physical Demands

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 e ertion will vary with assignments. For example, the assistant may be lifting a 40lb. dog on and off an examination table. 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

Minimum Qualifications

1.Successful completion of a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

2. Current certification as a Veterinary Technician by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

3. 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

Illinois Veterinary Technician Certification must be maintained throughout employment.

Familiar with federal regula