Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S10806P

Working Title Registered Veterinary Technician-Floater

Department VetMed-VTH Small Anim Spc Srvc

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 (https://www.uga.edu/). 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

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.

The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community (http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/).

College/Unit/Department website https://vet.uga.edu/hospital-and-primary-care/hospital/

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Monday-Friday, 8 am- 5 pm, and will include some holidays.

Advertised Salary $20.19-$25.00 per hour

Posting Date 08/02/2023

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date 08/21/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Policy 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 (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.



Position Information

Classification Title 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

- Licensed as an Registered Veterinary Technician in the State of Georgia or licensed within another state and can achieve State of Georgia license within 6 months.
- Hands on experience within a general animal healthcare setting.
- Experience in an academic environment where teaching is expected on a daily basis.

Position Summary

The floating Registered Veterinary Technician is responsible for the care of ill or injured client-owned, small animals brought to the Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital in the hopes of recovery. Typical duties include the supervision or performance of basic care such as feeding & watering, cleaning cages, maintaining animal health records, collecting and analyzing specimens, conducting physical exams and tests (including ultrasounds, radiology, cardiology, etc.), administering medications, assisting with surgery (administering anesthesia & monitoring vital signs), posting service charges for each patient and teaching professional students.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

- Licensed as an Registered Veterinary Technician in the State of Georgia or licensed within another state and can achieve State of Georgia license within 6 months. - Hands on experience within a general animal healthcare setting. - Experience in an academic environment where teaching is expected on a daily basis.

Physical Demands

- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. - Prolonged standing, crouching or kneeling, lifting heavy patients.

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

Attend and provide in-put during patient rounds, organize receiving schedule, complete patient status reports, perform daily client call-backs, perform technician appointments, assist with patient receiving, perform or assist with specimen collection, enter VETVIEW requests, service input, communications and charges, provide sedation and assistance to radiology to expedite patient imaging, communicate surgical cases with anesthesia, call in RX refills, obtain lab results, keep up with the status of the patient's bill, the estimate and the deposit, field consults, messages, questions, and calls for the clinicians.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Perform patient physical assessment, catheterize, phlebotomy, cystocentesis, injections, medicating, administer I.V. fluids. Perform sedation, analgesia and anesthesia. Administer, monitor and recover patients with sedative, analgesic and anesthetic agents; competently calculate drug dosages, reconstitute and administer drugs including controlled substances, have clear knowledge and understanding of the adverse effects and complications and be able to respond and react adeptly to life threatening situations and assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Clip, prep, flush, bandage, cast, wound care, suture/staple placement and removal, administer medications and perform therapeutic walks and physical therapy with adherence to Infectious Dx protocols, provide pain management.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Perform and assess specimen samples with various types of equipment and testing kits (NOVA, Blood Gas, PCV, TS, BG, Azo, Cross Match, Blood Type, Cytology, FeLV, FIV, Parvo, etc).

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Maintain proper medical records for patients. These will include the summary of procedures performed, client contact, tracking and documentation of long term therapeutic outcomes of various treatments.

Percentage of time 20

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 krista.mitchell@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone (706)542-4459

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents