Registered Veterinary Technician

Overview Registered Veterinary Technician Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Posting Details Posting Number: S12586P Working Title: Registered Veterinary Technician Department: VetMed-Academic Affairs 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. 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. 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 . College/Unit/Department website: Posting Type: External Retirement Plan: TRS Employment Type: Employee Benefits Eligible Full/Part time: Full Time Work Schedule: Weekly schedule will vary with animal care needs. Open until filled: Yes Starting Date: 09/16/2024 Location of Vacancy: Athens Area EEO Policy 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 (View email address on click.appcast.io). USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details: Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at 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: (not specified in this excerpt) Position Summary The primary purpose and function of the Veterinary Technician is to support veterinarians in teaching veterinary students clinical skills including technical skills and animal care. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Be familiar with all basic clinical skills for all four species: e.g., collecting blood and other specimens, inserting catheters, administration of medications. Be familiar with basic anesthetic techniques including intubation and maintenance. Surgical assistance: be familiar with instruments, all aspects of sterile technique, surgical scrubbing (patient and surgeon), Euthanasia. Physical Demands Lift 50 lb. 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 protective clothing including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles, etc. Driving as needed to perform job tasks. Responsibilities Teaching veterinary students various clinical skills; this includes but is not limited to basic clinical skills in addition to assisting with teaching more complex skills; work with Director of Clinical Skills Lab and other technicians to teach the course. Organizing laboratories and ordering supplies, maintenance and care of laboratory equipment and instruments, regular cleaning and stocking of work areas. Creating and demonstrating clinical skills models and management and coordination of the professional skills communication class with the Department of Theatre and Film Studies. Assisting with clinical research projects, maintain accurate records with research projects; work with multiple investigators, order and maintain supplies for various research projects. Other tasks as assigned; each technician will participate in the completion of daily chores list. Animal care including daily monitoring of physical health/well-being, administering treatments, feeding and maintaining living spaces. Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Sarah Wheat Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References with Contact Information Optional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr