Student Veterinary Assistant – Large Animal Position Available In Clarke, Georgia

Posting Details
Position Details Posting Number

G/R20836P

Working Title Student Veterinary Assistant

• Large Animal
  Department VetMed-VTH Large Animal Hosp
  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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine. About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website https://vet.uga.edu/hospital-and-primary-care/hospital/
Employment Type Employee
Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary $11.50 per hour
Anticipated Start Date 03/20/2023
Posting Date 03/09/2023
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area
EOO 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 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Duties/Responsibilities 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. Percentage of time 50
  Duties/Responsibilities
• Individual assists with all aspects of the patient’s treatment and care, has a clear knowledge of the patient’s medical condition, treatment, prognosis and plan.
• Informs attending clinician on any change or decomposition of the patient’s condition in an informed and timely manner.
• When appropriate, is self-motivated to use downtime to not only attend to in house but also to assist other sister units with patient care and treatment. Percentage of time 30
  Duties/Responsibilities
• Stock supplies of cleaning products and patient care equipment.
• Ensure facility cleanliness with the use of mop, broom, chemical cleaning supplies to sanitize cages and the floors.

Percentage of time 20