Student Veterinary Assistant - Large Animal

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 Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.

uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established 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 25 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 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. 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