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About the College/Unit/Department
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, but flexible with potential changes to schedule for earlier in or later out.
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date
08/28/2025
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date
09/28/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.
Animal Care Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA
Non-Exempt
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
-Active Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Georgia -Experience within a general veterinary practice
Position Summary
The Licensed Veterinary Technician working within the College of Veterinary Medicine's Pet Health Center ( PHC ) will perform the following duties: monitoring the receiving schedule, technician appointments, monitoring records, inputting charges, specimen collection, patient treatments, RX refills, sedating and recovering patients, fielding questions, consults and calls for the clinicians, helping and training senior veterinary students and technician students with physicals, treatments, phlebotomy, bandaging, as well as assisting during patient receiving, and cleaning and organizing the ward with adherence to Infectious Dx protocols. This individual will aid in these duties as well as enhance patient receiving and diagnostic imaging, timely patient call backs, and surgical support with patient prep and as a scrub nurse. This technician will also be responsible for obtaining radiographic images and coordinating transports between the Pet Health Center and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Graduation from an accredited Veterinary Technician program and passing the VTNE with confirmed LVT license in the state of Georgia or ability to obtain an LVT license in the state of Georgia within 6 months of employment.
Experience properly handling animals.
Capable of dealing with stressful situations
Ability to perform phlebotomy on animals
Capable of manually calculating basic formulas for weight conversions, medication dose conversions
Knowledge of animal anatomy
Demonstrate competency with medical/surgical equipment, including care, cleaning and maintenance
Physical Demands
Lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
Sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
Dealing with stressful situations.
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 driving a responsibility of this position?
No
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
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
Credit and P-Card policy
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.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Perform day to day duties in the Pet Health Center including Technician duties that consist of dental procedures, otic lavage, wound clipping, prepping, flushing, bandaging, casts, sedate, suture skin, dental procedures, catheterize, venipuncture, cystocentesis, injections, medicating, CPR , maintaining of airway and circulatory system management, drug dosage calculations, reconstituting and administering drugs including controlled substances, I.V. fluids, assist clinicians with neurology examinations.
Percentage of time
25
Duties/Responsibilities
Work with senior veterinary students, veterinary technician students and new nursing staff in the PHC . Assisting and instructing the new employees, senior veterinary students and veterinary technician students with the various duties performed in the community practice service; receiving, patient examinations, developing anesthesia protocols and performing anesthesia, dentistry, dental radiology, obtaining specimens and testing.
Percentage of time
25
Duties/Responsibilities
Entering lab work into the lab computer system and checking results. Pulling up clients records in the VetView system and entering procedure and consultation fees.
Percentage of time
25
Duties/Responsibilities
Obtain specimen samples and performing diagnostic procedures, i.e.; glucose monitoring, skin scraping, biopsies, allergy testing, fungal interpretations, cystocentesis, endoscopy, electrocardiology, echocardiography, biopsies, cytology preps, etc. Scrub in and assist in surgical procedures. Knowledge of how to work around a sterile environment and knowledge of instruments and their use. Administration of anesthetic agents and monitoring patients while under anesthesia for procedures demanded of the particular service.
Percentage of time
25
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
Sonya Lane
Recruitment Contact Email
slane@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
Job ID: 83571915
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Net Salary per month
$3,519
Median Apartment Rent in City Center
(1-3 Bedroom)
$1,333
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$2,306
$1,820
Safety Index
50/100
50
Utilities
Basic
(Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment)
$85
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$600
$157
High-Speed Internet
$50
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Transportation
Gasoline
(1 gallon)
$2.76
Taxi Ride
(1 mile)
$3.75
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