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Nate Olson in the Veterinary Medical Center

Meet Nate Olson

Saturday, January 1, 2022 - 12:00

“I spent most of my early career in the food service industry. A few years ago, I decided it was time to start a new chapter, so I headed to Rochester Community Technical College to become a vet tech. I’ve always loved animals, so this field is a great fit for me.

“Interning at the Veterinary Medical Center proved that I was not only in the right field but also in the right clinic. Even as a nontraditional vet tech student, I fit right in at the VMC. I’m always learning, and so is everyone else.

“In addition to a good work environment, I get fantastic benefits. The medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, and retirement pension I get at the University are phenomenal.”—Nate Olson, Senior Veterinary Technician, AFSCME Unit 7 - Technical

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

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Change in Unemployment Eligibility

May 31, 2023 at 3:57 PM

Effective May 28, 2023, non-exempt 9 and 10-month University employees will no longer be disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits between academic terms.

Deadline Approaching for Required Disability Accommodations Course

May 31, 2023 at 3:52 PM

The Canvas-housed “Fundamentals of Disability Accommodations and Inclusive Course Design” has a completion deadline of June 18, 2023, for all instructors.

New Online Sexual Misconduct Prevention Course

May 31, 2023 at 10:23 AM

The University is rolling out a new online sexual misconduct prevention course for employees who have not completed the prior sexual misconduct course.

How Legalized Marijuana Impacts Your Job at the University of Minnesota

May 31, 2023 at 8:52 AM

Employees who violate the University’s Drug-Free policy, Smoke-and Tobacco-Free policy, or Code of Conduct and perform work while impaired due to the use of controlled substances are subject to disciplinary action.

Message Planned for Anticipated Legalized Marijuana

May 19, 2023 at 10:45 AM

The anticipated legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota will not impact employee performance expectations.

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