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Veterinary Assistant -Large Animal

VetMed-VTH Large Animal Hosp

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The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 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.

https://vet.uga.edu/hospital-clinic/hospital/

External

TRS

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

General 8-10 hour shifts with varied days based on the unit.

Commensurate with Experience

03/09/2022

Yes

03/21/2022

Athens Area

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 (hrweb@uga.edu).

Animal Care Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional

Non-Exempt

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Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Experience working with Large animals in an emergency setting

The primary purpose and function of the Vet Assistant in the Large Animal hospital is to support Registered Veterinary Technicians, veterinarians, Residents and Interns, in ensuring quality veterinary care, advocating for pets and educating clients. This position provides large animal care via feed, water, walk, transport, restrain, groom. Stocking of area and supplies, maintain clinical records, assure facility cleanliness. Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

-Ability to properly handle and restrain various species of large animals.
-Effectively communicate.
-Ability to 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.
-Knowledge of general animal anatomy and ability to recognize signs of medical needs in a patient.

- 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.

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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Provide intermediate animal care to patients: walk, water, feed, transport, restrain, groom. Administer medication, monitor vital signs, take samples of bodily fluids, either blood or urine. Maintain clinical records via written chart recording and input of charges into VetView software database.

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- 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
-May drive throughout Vet Med complex in Vet Med vehicle.

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- 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.

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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Krista Mitchell

krista.mitchell@uga.edu

7065424459