Student Veterinary Assistant - Large Animal
Inside Higher Ed, Athens, GA, United States
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
Posting Number
G/R20836P
Working Title
Student Veterinary Assistant – Large Animal
Department
VetMed-VTH Large Animal Hosp
Employment Type
Employee
Advertised Salary
$11.50 per hour
Anticipated Start Date
03/20/2023
Posting Date
03/09/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Classification Title
Student Assistant
FLSA
Non‑Exempt
FTE
0.49
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.
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.
Assist with all aspects of the patient’s treatment and care, having a clear knowledge of the patient’s medical condition, treatment, prognosis and plan.
Inform attending clinician on any change or deterioration of the patient’s condition in an informed and timely manner.
Self‑motivate to use downtime to attend to in‑house duties and assist other sister units with patient care and treatment.
Stock supplies of cleaning products and patient care equipment.
Maintain facility cleanliness using mop, broom, chemical cleaning supplies to sanitize cages and the floors.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification
Hands‑on experience within a general animal healthcare setting working with various species of animals.
Rabies vaccinated.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & 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 and 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.
Additional Information
Position of Trust: Yes
Financial controls: No
P‑Card usage: No
Driving requirement: No
Direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care: Yes
Security access (public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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Athens Area
Posting Number
G/R20836P
Working Title
Student Veterinary Assistant – Large Animal
Department
VetMed-VTH Large Animal Hosp
Employment Type
Employee
Advertised Salary
$11.50 per hour
Anticipated Start Date
03/20/2023
Posting Date
03/09/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Classification Title
Student Assistant
FLSA
Non‑Exempt
FTE
0.49
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.
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.
Assist with all aspects of the patient’s treatment and care, having a clear knowledge of the patient’s medical condition, treatment, prognosis and plan.
Inform attending clinician on any change or deterioration of the patient’s condition in an informed and timely manner.
Self‑motivate to use downtime to attend to in‑house duties and assist other sister units with patient care and treatment.
Stock supplies of cleaning products and patient care equipment.
Maintain facility cleanliness using mop, broom, chemical cleaning supplies to sanitize cages and the floors.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification
Hands‑on experience within a general animal healthcare setting working with various species of animals.
Rabies vaccinated.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & 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 and 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.
Additional Information
Position of Trust: Yes
Financial controls: No
P‑Card usage: No
Driving requirement: No
Direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care: Yes
Security access (public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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