ANIMAL HEALTH CARE TECH

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Veterinary Technician to monitor animal health, administer treatments, and support surgical and surgical-assist duties at the Maywood Health Sciences Campus.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and veterinary tech certification, with preferred LATG/AVMA credentials. Involves handling animals, maintaining records, and contributing to a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Veterinary Technician Certification.
• LATG or AVMA credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of animal health and administration of medicines and diagnostics.
• Direct and assist research staff in aseptic technique and surgical procedures.
• Process newly arrived animals, perform physical exams, and initiate treatments per SOPs.
• Maintain animal records, room temperatures, and census reports.

Skills

Verbal & written instructions

Office procedures

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Access

GroupWise

Job description

Position Number 8150050

Work Modality Fully In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name COMPARATIVE MEDICINE

Location Code COMPARATIVE MEDICINE (06121A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily monitoring of animal health and other needs including administration of medicine and treatments, and collecting biological samples for diagnostic testing.
• Applies knowledge of surgical skills by directing and assisting research staff in carrying out aseptic technique. Perform scrub nurse and circulating nurse functions during operative procedures. Monitor surgical protocols to ensure compliance with federal regulations and AAALAC standards.
• Process newly arrived animals, observe for signs of illness or physical problems, assign a Loyola accession number, perform a complete physical exam, initiate treatment/vaccinations (at the discretion of the veterinarian) per “Quarantine, Conditioning, and Preventive Health” Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each individual species. Perform annual physicals per SOPs.
• Oversees maintenance of permanent data such as: individual animal records, surgical and experimental records, controlled substance usage, post operative care records, health records, room temperatures, animal census reports and other data as directed by the supervisor/manager.
• Responsible for management of assigned special husbandry areas (i.e. barrier facilities). These areas may include responsibility for special duties such as implementing the environmental enrichment program, containment protocols, and other special duties as assigned by the veterinary staff.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of professional supplies, equipment and instrumentation. Responsible for maintaining an inventory of drugs and supplies, and ordering new items as necessary.
• Assists and trains research faculty and technical staff in restraint and handling techniques and other specialized techniques as necessary.
• Evaluation of required standards of physical plant and maintenance of environmental factors in animal rooms and support areas (i.e. surgical suites) and responsibility to report any non-compliant items or problems to the supervisor/manager.
• Performs necropsy procedures as assigned by the veterinarian and process tissues for histologic evaluation if necessary.
• Assists in orientation, teaching, and evaluation of Laboratory Animal Care Tech I, 11, 111, and IVs. Schedules Laboratory Animal Care Tech I, 11, 111, and IVs for daily work assignments in special areas (i.e. surgical suites), or as assigned in absence of the supervisor/manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education And/or Work Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Veterinary Technician Certification.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and word processing.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to compose letters and memorandums.
• Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Ability to lead work teams.
• Ability to organize workflow.
• Ability to work on routine job with interpersonal contact skill.
• Ability to interact with internal and external constituents.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science ( MLAS ) Laboratory Animal Technologist ( LATG ) certification is preferred.
• American Veterinary Medical Association ( AVMA ) Certified Veterinary Technologist, State of Illinois is preferred.

Computer Skills Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Access, Groupwise, Microsoft Excel, Basic Keyboarding Skills

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions Ventilation, Odors, Animals

Open Date 08/12/2026

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $30.00/hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $25.00/hr

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes - including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences - Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

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