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Veterinary Technician II Specialist

2 months ago


Urbana, Illinois, United States University of Illinois Full time
Job Summary

The University of Illinois is seeking a highly skilled Veterinary Technician II to provide advanced paramedical technical support and nursing care in the Emergency and Critical Care Service. This role will involve working with students, interns, residents, and faculty to provide exceptional patient care, including emergency, critical care, post-surgical, acute, and chronic conditions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide advanced paramedical technical support with minimal supervision in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Work collaboratively with the team to provide nursing care for patients, including emergencies, critical care, post-surgical, acute, and chronic conditions.
  • Supervise and instruct professional students and veterinary technician students in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and emergency procedures.
  • Perform and teach patient triage, patient history, and obtain approval for initial stabilization and resuscitation orders from the owner.
  • Use and teach problem-solving skills to assist with patient care in both emergent and non-emergent situations.
  • Recognize and teach to recognize physical abnormalities, such as cardiac murmurs/arrhythmias, abnormal pulmonary auscultation, respiratory difficulty, and distress.
  • Administer and teach to administer sedation and monitor patient vitals as directed by the veterinarian.
  • Record and teach to record the administration of all controlled substances on the appropriate forms and patient records.
  • Perform and teach venipuncture and cystocentesis, as well as electronic submission of samples to clinical pathology and the diagnostic laboratory.
  • Perform and teach the use of basic monitoring equipment, such as indirect blood pressure, electrocardiogram, pulse oximetry, and continuous temperature monitoring.
  • Complete and review monitoring and treatments as directed on the patient's care plan, such as ICU flow sheet or ER patient record.
  • Assist and teach to assist veterinarians with various procedures, including abdominocentesis, thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis, wound care, chest tube placement, nasogastric/nasoesophageal tube placement, and unblocking urinary obstructions.
  • Perform and teach the placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (IVCs) and central venous jugular catheters.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and teach the care and use of intravenous (IV) fluid and syringe pumps, indwelling urinary catheters, Jackson-Pratt grenade style drains, chest tubes, continuous chest tube suction, central line catheters, peripheral IVCs, feeding tubes, oxygen cage, nasal oxygen, nebulization, and temporary/permanent tracheostomy care.
  • Assist and teach how to calculate drug dosages and fluid/CRI rates.
  • Set up and teach the administration of IV fluids, continuous rate infusions (CRI's), and other medications as directed by the veterinarian.
  • Aseptically prepare and teach to prepare blood products for administration, monitor appropriately during transfusion, and record monitoring parameters.
  • Set up and teach how to administer enteral feedings through nasogastric (NG), nasoesophageal (NE), esophagostomy (E)-tube, gastrostomy (G)-tube, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), or jejunostomy (J)-tubes, as directed by the veterinarian.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in veterinary technology or a related field preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience as a veterinary technician or in a related field.
  • Advanced knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks accordingly.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.