Animal Caretaker I - Small Animal Clinic

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for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We must preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "Application Procedures & Deadline Information" etc. Also remove "Appointment Information"? Might be considered metadata but we can include as short p? The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

or drop it." So we can include a short paragraph for metadata like requisition ID, job category, etc. Also "Work Schedule" we have schedule info: Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays. So we can include a Schedule section with that. Pay: The posting says "The collective bargaining agreement sets a wage of $22.55 per hour. Final salary offered will be determined by ...". So we have pay info: $22.55 per hour. So we can include Pay section. Benefits: The posting mentions benefits: "The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security." Later: "This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents." So we have benefits details. So include Benefits section. Responsibilities: The posting has "Duties & Responsibilities" with sub-bullets. We'll create a Responsibilities section with

• items. Requirements/Qualifications/Skills: There's "Minimum Qualifications" and "Knowledge, Skills And Abilities". We can combine into Qualifications and Skills sections. The instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We could have Qualifications (minimum qualifications) and Skills (knowledge, skills, abilities). Or combine into one "Qualifications" section. But we have headings list: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to use those headings only if content exists. We can decide to use: Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Possibly also About the role (job summary). The job summary at start: "Veterinary Teaching Hospital Job Summary To provide routine animal husbandry and environmental services support within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital." That's a brief summary. So we can have About the role section with that summary. We must not repeat job title as heading. So About the role is fine. We need to remove duplicated lines, boilerplate like EEO, etc. Also remove "Application Procedures & Deadline Information", "Appointment Information" maybe we can fold into short p metadata. But we can also drop it if not needed. However we need to preserve ALL substantive information. The appointment information includes: "This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0678 - Animal Caretaker 1 position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. The collective bargaining agreement sets a wage of $22.55 per hour. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx ." Some of that is substantive: full-time, civil service classification, expected start date, wage, not eligible for sponsorship, link to classification. We should preserve that. Could be placed in a short p under maybe About the role or a separate metadata paragraph. Since we cannot use headings for minor metadata, we can put it in a

  after the About the role section. Similarly, "Requisition ID: 1038427 Job Category: Service and Food Operations Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu" is metadata; we can drop or fold into short p. Probably drop as not substantive? But it's still info. The instruction: fold minor metadata into a short

  or drop it. So we can include a short p with that. Also "Physical Demands and Working Conditions" is substantive; we need to include that somewhere. Could be part of Responsibilities or a separate section? Not in headings list. Could be included under Responsibilities as part of duties? Or we could create a separate section but not in allowed headings. The instruction says use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says use those for section headings. Probably we should stick to those headings only. So we need to place physical demands info somewhere else, maybe within Responsibilities or Qualifications. Could add a

  under Responsibilities after the list. Similarly "Other Duties as Assigned" is part of responsibilities. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, equal opportunity, scam warning, etc. Also remove "Application Procedures & Deadline Information". Also remove "For further information about this specific position, please contact Jacob Bough at jbough@illinois.edu." That's contact info; maybe we can keep as minor metadata? It's not a heading; we could fold into short p. But it's contact info; maybe we can keep as a short p. However the instruction says remove application instructions. Contact info might be considered part of application instructions. Safer to drop. Also remove "At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university..." that's boilerplate about university; could be considered not substantive to the job? It's generic marketing. Likely drop. Also remove "Champaign-Urbana Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used..." etc. That's boilerplate. Also remove "This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents." That's benefits; we already have benefits. Also remove "The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer..." etc. That's EEO boilerplate; drop. Also remove "Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply..." etc. Drop. Also remove "Required Employment Notices and Posters" etc. Drop. Also remove "Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement..." Drop. Also remove "Accommodations may also be requested..." Drop. Also remove "Requisition ID: 1038427 Job Category: Service and Food Operations Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu" maybe keep as short p. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Let's structure:

  About the role

  To provide routine animal husbandry and environmental services support within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

  This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0678 - Animal Caretaker 1 position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. The collective bargaining agreement sets a wage of $22.55 per hour. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

  Requisition ID: 1038427 | Job Category: Service and Food Operations | Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

  Responsibilities

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout animal care and hospital facilities: Clean, disinfect, and sanitize animal cages, kennels, stalls, rooms, treatment areas, and support spaces; Remove waste, soiled bedding, and debris while maintaining established sanitation standards; Replace bedding, replenish water, and assist with feeding animals according to established protocols; Transport animals between housing, treatment, and designated facility areas using approved handling procedures; Clean and maintain animal care equipment, transport carriers, and work areas; Follow infection prevention, biosecurity, and isolation protocols; Observe and report facility, environmental, or animal welfare concerns to supervisory staff; Assist with maintaining pest prevention and control measures.
  • Support hospital operations through environmental maintenance and regulatory compliance: Perform daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning assignments throughout clinical and non-clinical areas; Clean, disinfect, and prepare rooms and animal housing areas for occupancy; Clean and sterilize equipment, instruments, and reusable supplies according to established procedures; Transport and dispose of biohazardous, medical, and general waste in accordance with regulations; Ensure proper storage and handling of cleaning agents and facility supplies; Maintain cleanliness of common areas, storage rooms, hallways, and support spaces; Report maintenance, safety, or equipment concerns to appropriate personnel.
  • Provide logistical and departmental support to ensure efficient facility operations: Maintain inventory and stock supplies, feed, bedding, PPE, and cleaning materials; Receive, unload, organize, and distribute deliveries and shipments; Assist with animal intake, transfers, and movement throughout the facility; Maintain departmental logs, inventory records, and other operational documentation; Operate department equipment, including forklifts and carts, as authorized; Transport supplies, equipment, animal remains, and regulated waste materials; Assist with orientation and training of new employees and student workers on cleaning and operational procedures; Troubleshoot and report equipment malfunctions or facility concerns.
  • Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned in support of departmental operations.

  Physical demands and working conditions: The role may involve stress; physical exertion varies with assignments (e.g., lifting a 40lb. dog); handling animals presents risk of injury; strength and caution required when working with animals during diagnostic or surgical procedures; may experience unpleasantness; may operate equipment, administer medications, and restrain animals of various species; exposure to anesthetic agents may be hazardous; must work in presence of animal waste, fluids, syringes, needles, medications with care; persons allergic to animal dander, dust, pollen, hay, etc., may experience discomfort; work with diseased animals may expose to transmissible viral, bacterial, fungal agents; exposure to chemicals and anesthetic waste gases may be hazardous if mishandled.

  Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  Skills

  • Knowledge of general care and handling of companion species of animals (dogs, cats, birds, exotics).
  • Working knowledge of infection control protocols and hospital standards.
  • Ability to move larger animals such as large dogs.
  • Knowledge of operating computers and hospital information systems.
  • Able to adapt to new technologies, procedures, and equipment.
  • Demonstrate adherence to strict protocols.
  • Able to recognize abnormalities in vital signs of patients and report to veterinary staff.
  • Capable of working in an animal hospital environment, which typically involves sick and injured animals, diseases transmissible to humans, and animal products and wastes, including feces, urine, blood, and other bodily fluids.
  • Ability to handle and/or transport deceased animals and/or parts and collect and transfer bio-hazard waste.
  • Able to multitask, always pay close attention to details.
  • Work calmly and professionally under pressure.