S08209P

Veterinary Assistant - Diagnostic Imaging

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-and-primary-care/hospital/

External

TRS

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday-Friday, 8-5

Commensurate with experience.

03/31/2022

Yes

05/02/2022

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

1.00

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 in fast paced hospital setting utilizing multiple software applications to meet demands of the service.
-Hands on experience with animal veterinary care preferred.

An Animal Care/Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional is responsible for providing care for or conducting research on livestock, pets (companion animals), or wild animals. An animal care/veterinary/animal science paraprofessional’s duties include, but are not limited to, examining and observing animals to detect signs of diseases or injuries, providing treatment to sick or injured animals, feeding and caring for animals, or collecting laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces, for testing. An animal care/veterinary/animal science paraprofessional typically reports to a Veterinary/Animal Science Professional and may occasionally supervise other animal care/veterinary/animal science paraprofessionals.

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.

1. Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
2. Sit, stand, stoop bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
3. Manual dexterity to work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery.
4. Wear all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles etc.
5. Work for long periods of time with arms extended.
6. Work within an environment that has high levels of animal sounds, bodily fluids that need disposal, and open wound management.
7. Wear unit specific protective equipment to avoid exposure to radiation producing machinery.

No

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

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.

Assists the Diagnostic Imaging RVTs with acquiring radiographic exams on Small and Large Animal patients. Assists the radiologists and radiology residents by restraining Small Animal patients for ultrasound exams. Administration of sedative drugs under the supervision of the clinical faculty, house officers or senior veterinary staff, by injectable routes, and monitoring of patient status during the imaging procedure.

60

Answer service main phone line, take procedure requests. Completion of patient records on both the Q-RIS and VetView systems. Maintain procedure schedule within service area. Establish effective working relationships with senior veterinary staff, senior veterinary students and clinicians.

20

Stocking area and supplies, maintain clinical records, assure facility cleanliness. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Assist senior veterinary staff with animal care. This vet assistant cleans and stocks the 4 small animal radiology suites and the 1 large animal radiology suite, CT, and U/S- small and large animal. This vet assistant also cleans the radiology kennel room.

20

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

Kris Mitchell

Krista.Mitchell@uga.edu

(706)542-4459