Student Veterinary Assistant - Large Animal
Location
Athens, GA | United States
Job description
Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number G/R20836P
Working Title Student Veterinary Assistant - Large Animal
Department VetMed-VTH Large Animal Hosp
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Employment Type Employee
Additional Schedule Information
Advertised Salary $11.50 per hour
Anticipated Start Date 03/20/2023
Posting Date 03/09/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy Athens Area
EOO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (
[email protected]).
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
- Provide intermediate animal care to patients: water, feed, transport, restrain, groom.
- Administer medication, monitor vital signs, take samples of bodily fluids, either blood or urine.
- Establish effective working relationships with senior veterinary staff and clinicians and assist senior veterinary staff with animal care.
Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities
- Individual assists with all aspects of the patient's treatment and care, has a clear knowledge of the patient's medical condition, treatment, prognosis and plan.
- Informs attending clinician on any change or decomposition of the patient's condition in an informed and timely manner.
- When appropriate, is self-motivated to use downtime to not only attend to in house but also to assist other sister units with patient care and treatment.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
- Stock supplies of cleaning products and patient care equipment.
- Ensure facility cleanliness with the use of mop, broom, chemical cleaning supplies to sanitize cages and the floors.
Percentage of time 20
Position Details Position Information
Classification Title Student Assistant
FLSA Non-Exempt
UGA Job Code
FTE .49
Minimum Qualifications
Position Summary
This position will give assistance to the senior veterinary technicians and veterinary staff on the care of ill or injured client-owned animals brought to the Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital in the hopes of recovery.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
- Hands on experience within a general animal healthcare setting working with various species of animals.
- Rabies vaccinated.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Properly handle and restrain various species of animals.
- Effectively communicate.
- Work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating excellent customer service, high degree of confidentiality, openness to teaching and providing consultation to a variety of stakeholders.
- Proficient in prioritizing and completing treatments/patient care duties in a timely fashion.
Physical Demands
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Sit, stoop, bend intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to accurately work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery.
- Wear all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles, etc.
- Work for long periods of time with arms extended.
- Work within an environment that has high levels of animal sounds, bodily fluids that need disposal, and open wound management.
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Is driving a requirement of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes
Contact Information Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Kris Mitchell
Recruitment Contact Email
[email protected] Recruitment Contact Phone (706)542-4459
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents Required Documents - Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- List of References with Contact Information
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