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University of Georgia
Student Veterinary Assistant - Small Animal
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A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$32,434 / year median in Georgia
+30% projected growth
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G/R33968P
Working Title Student Veterinary Assistant- Small Animal Department VetMed-VTH Sm Animal Intermed 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.
- Provide intermediate animal care to small animal 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. 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.