HR Update

Jodi Stafford and a yellow lab dog
Meet Jodi Stafford

“I love my job. In addition to learning something new every day, I get to work with new veterinary students and interns each year. Helping them grow as professionals and seeing them continue to succeed after they graduate is incredibly rewarding. Our alumni go on to make a difference in animals’ lives across the country—or in some cases, around the world.

"Add in the amazing benefits, the pension plan, and the discounts on treatment and food for my pets, and that’s why I’ve been here for eight years and counting.

“If you’re looking for an environment where learning is prized and with lots of enriching opportunities (including everything from continuing education to discounted tickets to University opera shows), then you’ll fit right in at the VMC.”—Jodi Stafford, Animal Care Tech Specialist, AFSCME Unit 7 - Technical

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

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ELR Contact List for 2024 Spring Semester

HR Leads should use this chart to guide you in who to contact at ELR in early 2024 while the team fills several positions.

Essential Employee Designations

This is a reminder that employees whose positions are designated as “Essential” (pertaining to a University state of emergency) need to be informed of such status in writing. 

Employee Entertainment Discounts Update

Updates to entertainment discounts offered through MERSC

Announcing the 2024 Wellbeing Series

The Office of Human Resources is proud to co-sponsor the Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing’s Wellbeing Series of free webinars.

University Education Association (UEA) Negotiations Update

The next UEA mediation session is scheduled for March 18, 2024.