LVT - SA Specialty Services- Orthopedics

Posting Details

Posting Details
Posting Number
S13224P

Working Title
LVT - SA Specialty Services- Orthopedics

Department
VetMed-VTH Small Anim Spc Srvc

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 ( . 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
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 (" target="_blank">>)

College/Unit/Department website

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, shift hours between 7am.-6pm.

Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience

Posting Date
02/07/2025

Open until filled
Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date
03/02/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

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).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information
Classification Title
Animal Care Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional

FLSA
Non-Exempt

FTE
1.0

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
-Active Licensed Veterinary Technician in the State of Georgia or ability to transfer qualified licensure from another applicable state.
-Experience working within an Orthopedic area of a veterinary hospital or private veterinary specialty clinic.

Position Summary
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to join our Orthopedics service. We strive to provide advanced veterinary medicine to our patients. The LVT in the Orthopedics service area works with small animal patients who are in the hospital from an emergent health issue, or planned visit. Duties expected will include diagnostic imaging (radiography, CT scanning), execute pre-, peri-, and post-operative care for surgical patients, monitor patients under anesthesia, monitoring, assist in maintaining surgical suite and equipment before, during and after surgery, provide proper physical restraint to allow for safe handling of patients, instruct and supervise students in proper clinical techniques to support patient care, keep patients cleaned and groomed, place and maintain IV catheters, administer and monitor patient diets as prescribed by the clinician, exercise patients as prescribed, collect or assist with the collection of the patient's blood, urine, and tissue samples, properly submits patient's blood, urine, and tissue samples for analysis, assist with and instruct students in performing proper physical examinations and diagnostic procedures, properly medicate patients as directed by the clinician, teach students proper patient restraint for safe handling of patients, serve in an advanced role in patient care and client communication, display a willingness to guide, mentor, and support faculty, residents, interns, and fellow team members with instruction.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Graduation from an accredited Veterinary Technician program and passing the VTNE with ability to obtain and LVT license in the state of Georgia within 6 months of employment.
• Experience properly handling animals.
• Capable of dealing with stressful situations
• Perform phlebotomy on animals
• Manually calculating basic formulas for weight conversions, medication dose conversions
• Knowledge of animal anatomy

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• Use of manual dexterity sufficient to accurately work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery.
• Wearing all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles etc.
• Working 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
Attend and provide in-put during patient rounds, organize receiving schedule, complete patient status reports, perform daily client call-backs, perform technician appointments, assist with patient receiving, perform or assist with specimen collection, enter VETVIEW requests, service input, communications and charges, provide sedation and assistance to radiology to expedite patient imaging, communicate surgical cases with anesthesia, call in RX refills, obtain lab results, keep up with the status of the patient's bill, the estimate and the deposit, field consults, messages, questions, and calls for the clinicians.

Percentage of time
30

Duties/Responsibilities
Technical duties are the following: patient physical assessment, catheterize, phlebotomy, cystocentesis, injections, medicating, administer I.V. fluids, above mentioned technical tasks relating to receiving, surgery, patient care, sedation and anesthesia.
Performing sedation, analgesia and anesthesia. Administration, monitoring and recovering patients with sedative, analgesic and anesthetic agents; competently calculate drug dosages, reconstitute and administer drugs including controlled substances, have clear knowledge and understanding of the adverse effects and complications and be able to respond and react adeptly to life threatening situations and assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Percentage of time
40

Duties/Responsibilities
Pre-Post Surgical Patient treatment and care. Clipping, prepping, flushing, bandaging, casting, wound care, suture/staple placement and removal, scrubbing in/OR circulating , administer medications, provide pain management and perform laboratory procedures. Competently perform and assess specimen samples with various types of equipment and testing kits (NOVA, Blood Gas, PCV, TS, BG, Azo, Cross Match, Blood Type, Cytology, FeLV, FIV, Parvo, etc). The technician will be responsible for maintaining proper medical records for patients. These will include the summary of procedures performed as well as notation as to client contact. The technician will be responsible for tracking and documenting long term therapeutic outcomes of various treatments.

Percentage of time
30