Staff Veterinarian - Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Anesthesia
University of Illinois

Staff Veterinarian - Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Anesthesia - Large Animal

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

In 2024 Forbes ranked the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as #13 among all US public colleges, on the basis of return on investment, student success, student debt, and alumni leadership and influence. Only one other campus featuring a veterinary college ranked above U. of I.

Job Summary
To provide anesthesia and pain management for equine and farm species within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia and pain management for equine and farm animal patients.
  • Oversee large animal anesthesia operations, collaborating with anesthesiologist, Veterinary Technician Specialists Anesthesia and certified veterinary technicians.
  • Deliver hands-on case management and clinical instruction to veterinary students, residents, interns, and veterinary technicians during patient case management.
• Participate in the on-call after-hours anesthesia service on a rotational basis.

Additional Physical Demands
An environment of stress may be anticipated. An ability to work in the presence of animal waste and fluids will be necessary. To some degree, unpleasantness may be experienced under such conditions. The handling of any animal presents some element of risk or injury. Persons allergic to animal dander, dust, pollen, hay, etc.., may experience discomfort in this position. Work involving animals with various disease states may expose the individual to viral, bacterial, and fungal agents know to be zoonotic. Laboratory work may expose the individual to chemicals, anesthetic waste, biohazards, radioisotopes, and laser light; all of which may be potentially hazardous if mishandled or misused.

Minimum Qualifications

DVM or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

1 year of clinical experience preferred
Ability to be on call and work holidays and weekends

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and comfort in handling equine and farm animal patients
• Strong interest in anesthesia and pain management
• Successful applicant will have extensive large animal anesthesia training on the job with the support of veterinary anesthesiologists

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. The budgeted salary range for the position is $105,000 to $115,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on April 01, 2025. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. The position will remain open until filled. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Dr. Stephanie Keating (skeating@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1027038
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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