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Jess Coffey and Amy Newland
Meet Jess Coffey and Amy Newland

“I’m proud to work at the only facility in Minnesota that offers radiation therapy. 

“Helping patients and clients get through the difficult process of cancer treatment is something that’s personally and professionally rewarding for me. I love that we can be there for people and offer quality care to their pets.

“The best days are when we get to see animals walk again. We even had a patient who went on to win an agility championship after her treatment.”—Jess Coffey, Animal Care Tech Specialist, AFSCME Unit 7 - Technical

“We handle three to six cases a day, and our patients include everything from small cats to a 160-pound mastiff. While we specialize in radiation, we’re cross-trained in anesthesia. I’ve been able to learn and grow so much over my eight years at the VMC, and working with someone who’s become a close friend makes my job even more rewarding.”—Amy Newland, Animal Care Tech Specialist, AFSCME Unit 7 - Technical

Learn more about veterinary technician jobs at the Veterinary Medical Center.

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Join the April 29 Civil Service Rules Change Meeting

All Civil Service staff are invited to join an upcoming meeting to discuss a change to bereavement leave policies to include the loss of a pregnancy. 

Retirement Plan Change: Emergency Withdrawals

Learn about new emergency withdrawal options for University retirement plans administered by Fidelity Investments.

Financial Literacy Month Events and Resources

April is Financial Literacy Month! It’s a great time to get to know your University financial counseling and retirement planning benefits.

Student Loans and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Learn about the PSLF program.

Upcoming HR Trainings

Training available to HR professionals on topics including bump analysis, union grievances, and step progression and stability pay.