Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S12049P

Working Title Staff Veterinarian- ECC

Department VetMed-VTH Small Animal Emerg

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/" target="_blank">http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/>)

College/Unit/Department website https://vet.uga.edu/hospital-clinic/hospital/

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Wweekday and weekend swing shift and overnight position with some flexibility in scheduling depending on the needs of the service.

Advertised Salary 130,000 annually

Posting Date 05/03/2024

Open until filled No

Closing Date 05/10/2024

Proposed Starting Date 06/03/2024

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).



Position Information

Classification Title Veterinarian AD

FLSA Exempt

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine within the state of Georgia.
• Established experience within an emergency critical care unit of a veterinary hospital environment.

Position Summary

The staff emergency veterinarian (ER staff vet) will provide emergency service as part of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital's Small Animal Emergency/Critical Care Service (ECC). This is a full-time position with 100% service-related responsibilities within the hospital, including receiving and managing emergency patients; providing support to interns, residents, students, and staff; and assisting with the care of inpatients. The inpatient medicine section head will represent the ER staff vet on the hospital board, and the position reports directly to the hospital director. This is a weekday and weekend swing shift and overnight position with some flexibility in scheduling depending on the needs of the service.

Candidates must be licensed to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine within the state of Georgia and have successfully completed a rotating internship or equivalent experience.

This is a 1-year limited-term position. Continuation of employment is probable, but not guaranteed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Licensed to practice as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine within the state of Georgia.
• Completion of a rotating internship or equivalent experience.
• Established experience within an emergency critical care unit of a veterinary hospital environment.
• Interact and effectively communicate with a variety of personnel and display excellent interpersonal skills
• Apply common sense when carrying out verbal and written instructions.
• Work in a fast paced environment.
• Exhibit attention to detail.
• Ability to commit to an overnight variable shift.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• 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.

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

• Receive patients presenting to the emergency service (ER) and work with ECC faculty and staff to provide continuity of care for ER/ECC patients.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with the care of patients admitted to the ECC.
• Serve as a resource for and provide oversight of staff, house officers, and students working within the ECC.
• Serve as the primary clinician for hospitalized cases on the ECC Service overnight. Provide supervision of hospitalized cases overnight.
• Round with clinicians and technicians and provide consultations regarding hospitalized patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), intermediate care ward (IMC), or small animal isolation wards as necessary.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide consultations regarding hospitalized patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), intermediate care area, or small animal isolation wards as necessary.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and mentorship of house officers who work in the ER, including assistance with client communications as necessary.
• Provide leadership and continuity after hours regarding patient care and hospital protocols.

Percentage of time 10

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 7065424459

Posting Specific Questions

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

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter