Veterinary Assistant-OR

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S12570P

Working Title Veterinary Assistant-OR

Department VetMed-VTH Sm Animal Op Rm

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-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, within the hours of 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Advertised Salary $17.25 per hour

Posting Date 08/22/2024

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date 09/15/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

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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

-Hands on experience within an animal hospital setting that required donning surgical scrubs, face covering and associated PPE to assist with surgery procedures within an operating room.

Position Summary

Act as a circulating Nurse to support the surgeons by positioning and aseptically prepping the patients, open sterilized equipment and instruments, operate specialized surgical equipment, properly clean and maintain the surgery suites before, during, and after procedures. Instruct the senior veterinary and technician students in gowning and gloving, proper hand scrubbing and basic Operating Room etiquette, as well as orienting them for emergency duty. Cleaning and Stocking duties.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to properly handle and restrain various species of animals.
• Effectively communicate.
• Organized with ability to prioritize duties based on unit needs.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions, deal with problems with concrete variables and draw appropriate/accurate conclusions.
• Sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk 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.

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

• Act as a circulating Nurse to support the surgeons by positioning and aseptically prepping the patients, open sterilized equipment and instruments, operate specialized surgical equipment, properly clean and maintain the surgery suites before, during and after procedures.
• Instruct the senior veterinary and technician students in gowning and gloving, proper hand scrubbing and basic Operating Room etiquette, as well as orienting them for emergency duty.

Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and stocking duties.
• Check expiration dates on supplies.
• Assign surgeries to appropriate rooms.
• Log surgeries into surgery log.
• Occasional on call shifts are required.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Capturing and entering all surgical charges with accuracy.
• Emergency on call duty on a rotating basis.
• Assist anesthesia in pre-op in preparation of patients.

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 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