Posting Details

Posting NumberS140855Position TitleVeterinary Nursing CoordinatorDepartmentAgriculture, Horticulture, and Veterinary ServicesDivisionAcademic AffairsLocationClassificationProfessionalFLSA ClassificationExemptUnion/Non UnionNon UnionFull Time / Part Time? Part TimeSalary Range - Minimum$25.29 per hourHours per weekUp to 28 hours per weekTemporary? NoPosting Date10/15/2020Closing Date10/24/2020Open 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

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

Joliet Junior College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email HR@jjc.edu or call (815) 280-6725.

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.

Link to Human Resources website

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

Job Details

POSITION:COORDINATOR, Veterinary Nursing
STATUS: Part Time
DEPARTMENT:Agricultural, Horticultural, and Veterinary Sciences
DIVISION:Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION:Non-union
REPORTS TO:Program Coordinator/Director
PLACEMENT: Professional Staff, Grade H08
MINIMUM PAY RATE:$25.29 per hour
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

POSITION SUMMARY
The Veterinary Nursing Coordinator (VNC) functions as a CVT in a teaching environment. The VNC will spend a considerable amount of time on the following: reviewing records and animal care, helping students outside of class with animal care, stocking and maintaining the facility, and assisting faculty with classes. Other responsibilities include oversight of students, lab assisting, inventory, ordering, equipment maintenance and repair, surgical assisting, monitoring anesthesia, diagnostic testing, maintaining orderly facilities. Will be required to interact with all species of animals.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Provide routine, medical, and husbandry animal care.
2.Supervise animal wards.
3.Supervise and coordinate student animal care duties in coordination with animal care instructor (s).
4.Maintain safety guidelines for students, animals, MSDS logs.
5.Maintain and operate equipment; order and maintain inventories of pharmaceuticals, food and supplies; maintain and supervise records.
6.Hire, train and supervise Vet Tech student workers.
7.Manage procurement of animals for use in facilities
8.Maintain orderly Veterinary Medical Technology facility.
9.Assist with regulatory requirements.
10.Provide lab assistance including surgical assistance and monitoring of anesthesia.
11.Manage animal adoptions
12.Schedule and man weekly open labs to monitor/assist students with procedures and equipment.
13.Perform medical procedures on a variety of animals as necessary.
14.Perform related duties as assigned.
15.Perform medical procedures on a variety of animals as necessary.
16.Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

See above

Physical Demands

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

Working Conditions

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

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

• 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

Compliance Announcement

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 : https://jjc.edu/about-jjc/police-and-safetyIf 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 or eligible for Illinois license?
   • 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 years clinical experience?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you willing and able 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 computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
   • Beginner
   • Intermediate
   • Expert

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Certification or License

Optional Documents

1. Other Document