Employment Opportunities
Chicago Center for Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Technician
Closing Date: April 10, 2010
The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois seeks a Veterinary Technician for the Chicago Center for Veterinary Medicine (CCVM), a College satellite clinic located just west of the UIC campus in the Illinois Medical District.ﾠ This full-time civil service position will play a vital role in the success of this University of Illinois veterinary medicine primary care clinic that opened in the summer of 2009.
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The Veterinary Technician will provide skilled paramedical assistance, nursing care, and assist and train veterinary students in medical procedures, techniques and equipment operations in the CCVM.
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To be considered for the position, it is required that the candidate have successfully completed a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and possess or gain certification as a veterinary technician by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. It is preferable that candidates possess a minimum of one year of paramedical veterinary experience that included specialized on-the-job training with experience in medical techniques.
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Salary is commensurate with experience.ﾠ Minimum starting salary ranges from $34,000 $40,000.ﾠ Standard University vacation, sick leave, medical, and dental coverage is included.
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In order to receive full consideration, applications must be received by April 10, 2010ﾠ The expected start date is May 17, 2010.ﾠ Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references in electronic format or in paper copy to:
Jess Bengtson, Search Coordinator
College of Veterinary Medicine
3439a VMBSB, MC-002
2001 South Lincoln Avenue
Urbana, ILﾠ 61802
jbengtso@illinois.edu
Fax:ﾠ 217-244-2347
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The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer