Veterinary Care Generalist/Veterinary Technician I - Animal Care Program

UIUC

Urbana, IL, United States
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Avma accredited veterinary technology program completion
Safe handling and restraint of diverse animal species
Collection of biological samples including blood and urine
** The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Veterinary Care Generalist/Veterinary Technician I for its Animal Care Program, responsible for providing paramedical and nursing care for research and teaching animals. The role requires a background in veterinary technology and involves handling various animal species, supporting health surveillance, and assisting with research protocols. **

Job Summary

  • This position provides standard paramedical support and nursing care for research and teaching animals in University of Illinois facilities.
  • The role requires assisting veterinarians with health assessments, collecting biological samples, and performing humane euthanasia per species-specific guidelines.
  • Candidates must be willing to work with both laboratory and agricultural animal species, including potentially aggressive or frightened animals.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Veterinary Care Generalist/Veterinary Technician I for its Animal Care Program, responsible for providing paramedical and nursing care for research and teaching animals. The role requires a background in veterinary technology and involves handling various animal species, supporting health surveillance, and assisting with research protocols. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AVMA accredited veterinary technology program completion
  • Safe handling and restraint of diverse animal species
  • Collection of biological samples including blood and urine
  • Administration of medications and humane euthanasia procedures
  • Maintenance of accurate medical records and controlled substances logs

Nice-to-have

  • Willingness to work with large agricultural animals like swine
  • Ability to train research staff on animal handling techniques
  • Experience with surgical preparation and postoperative monitoring
  • Strong arithmetic skills for inventory and dosage calculations
  • Adaptability to rotating weekend and holiday shifts

Key Requirements

  • Completion of AVMA accredited veterinary technology program
  • Current Illinois Veterinary Technician certification (Preferred)
  • One year paramedical veterinary experience (for Technician I level)
  • Valid Illinois driver's license (Preferred)

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