Posting Details

Position Information

Posting NumberS140723Position TitleVeterinary Nursing ManagerDepartmentAgricultural, Horticultural and Veterinary SciencesDivisionAcademic AffairsClassificationProfessionalFLSA ClassificationExemptUnion/Non UnionNon UnionFull Time / Part Time? Full TimeHours per week40Temporary? No Posting Detail Information

Posting Date09/13/2019Closing Date09/23/2019Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, unofficial transcripts for the required degree (if applicable) must be attached and submitted at the time of application.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:

• Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment background check
• Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment Drug Screening for employees that are new to the College
• Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment physical exam in circumstances where the nature of the work renders it appropriate or where Federal law or regulation requires

Advertising Summary

Each year, more than 35,000 students find the diverse, comprehensive high quality educational experience they are looking for at JJC. We hope that you will take a few minutes to explore the job opportunities we have available and consider becoming a part of this experience.

The recruitment of qualified and diverse faculty and staff is the cornerstone of JJC’s commitment to an innovative, collaborative and inclusive educational community. At JJC, we respect the wealth of knowledge and experience each of our employees brings to the workplace. The college supports this commitment by providing full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees including:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (employee & family)

•Medical
•Dental
•Vision

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) and 457(b) option for pre-tax retirement savings

Joliet Junior College Tuition Assistance (employee & family)

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance & a comprehensive leave plan including:

•Federal holidays
•Vacation
•Personal
•Sick

Link to Human Resources website

http://www.jjc.edu/about-jjc/college-leadership/administration/human-resources

Job Description

POSITION:MANAGER, VETERINARY NURSING
STATUS: Full time grant funded (1 year renewable, Carl D Perkins Grant)
DEPARTMENT:Agricultural, Horticultural and Veterinary Sciences
DIVISION:Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION:Non-union
REPORTS TO:Department chair and Program Coordinator; VMT
PLACEMENT: Professional, grade S09
MINIMUM PAY RATE:$55,987 annually
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY
The VNC Manager partners with the VMT Program Director and the Attending Veterinarian (AV) to maintain programmatic daily operations by ensuring student and animal support through VNC/lab assistant staffing, inventory, equipment and facilities maintenance, and oversight of animal care. The VNC Manager functions as a CVT/VNC in a teaching environment and responds daily to student, faculty and programmatic needs. Will be required to interact with all species of animals.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Manage VNC staff including supervisory duties such as hiring, discipline and performance evaluations.
2.Ensure scheduling of VNCs and VNC lab assistants.
3.Ensure physical facility and equipment maintenance.
4.Manage inventory ordering and budget of all program supplies.
5.Oversee and monitors controlled substance log.
6.Maintain a high degree of organization and handles multiple priorities at any given time.
7.Provide technical support to VNC through quality control training.
8.Provide routine, medical, and husbandry animal care. Will be required to interact with all species of animals.
9.Supervise animal wards.
10.Supervise and coordinate student animal care duties in coordination with animal care instructors.
11.Maintain safety guidelines for students, animals, MSDS logs.
12.Maintain and operate equipment; order and maintain inventories of pharmaceuticals, food and supplies; maintain and supervise records.
13.Train and supervise Vet Tech student workers.
14.Manage procurement of animals for use in facilities
15.Maintain orderly Veterinary Medical Technology facility.
16.Assist with regulatory requirements.
17.Provide lab assistance including surgical assistance and monitoring of anesthesia.
18.Manage animal adoptions.
19.Perform medical procedures on a variety of animals as necessary.
20.Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1.Certified Veterinary Technician licensed in Illinois.
2.Maintain CVT licensure by completing CE hours required by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation and renewing license every two years.
3.Graduation from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program.
4.Three (3) years of clinical experience.
5.Ability to assist with and perform a wide variety of routine medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures common to the veterinary practice setting.
6.Strong personal computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
7.Attentiveness to detail, excellent organizational skills, initiative, multitasking.
8.Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability and willingness to work cooperatively with a diverse population.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1.Management experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1.Normal veterinary clinic/classroom physical demands.
2.Ability to move and lift animals, equipment and supplies up to 50lbs.
3.Vision correctible to 20/20.
4.Ability to transport animals between campus and community sites.
5.Ability to travel between campus locations and community events.

WORKING CONDITIONS
1.Duties are performed indoors/outdoors in the usual veterinary clinical environment.

Internal candidates must adhere to the terms of employment regarding length of time in current position as outlined in their union contract.

Application Procedures: “Apply to this Job at employment.jjc.edu”

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:
• Satisfactory results of a background check
• Post-offer, pre-employment Drug Screening for employees that are new to the College
• Post-offer, pre-employment physical exam in circumstances where the nature of the work renders it appropriate or where Federal law or regulation requires

Joliet Junior College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action college supporting diversity.

ANNUAL CLERY SAFETY REPORT (ASR) NOTICE FIRE SAFETY REPORT (FSA) and MISSING PERSON POLICY (MPP) FOR STUDENTS RESIDING IN “ON CAMPUS” STUDENT HOUSING
Joliet Junior College is committed to assisting members of the JJC community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual CLERY security compliance document along with the Fire Safety Report (FSR) and the Missing Person Policy (MPP) for students residing in “on campus” student housing is available at the JJC Police Department website :
www.jjc.edu/cleryreport

If you would like to receive the ASR, FSR or MPP in booklet form, you may stop by the Campus Police Department located on Main Campus in G 1013 or call Campus Police at 815-280-2234. The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety such as crime prevention and reporting, police law enforcement authority, disciplinary procedures and other related security policies. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous years for all JJC campuses, property owned and controlled by JJC District 525 and on public property immediately adjacent to JJC campuses.
This information is required by law and is made available by the Joliet Junior College Police Department.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a Certified Veterinary Technician licensed in Illinois?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you able and willing to maintain the CVT licensure by completing CE hours required by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation and renewing license every two years?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Did you graduate from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have at least three (3) years of clinical experience?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you able and willing to assist with and perform a wide variety of routine medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures common to the veterinary practice setting?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Please rate your knowledge of and experience with personal computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel?
   • Beginner
   • Intermediate
   • Expert
7. * Do you have any management of supervisory work experience?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. List of References