Emergency Veterinary Technician – Small Animal ICU

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 50,946,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRS Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) position at the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s Small Animal Emergency Critical Care unit provides skilled nursing care for critically ill patients. You will participate in triage, anesthesia administration, and patient management, communicating with veterinarians and staff in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have graduation from an accredited Vet Tech program, VTNE certification, and Georgia LVT licensure or the

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Veterinary Technician program and VTNE with GA LVT license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience handling animals.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Knowledge of animal anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to small animal patients in emergency services.
• Read patient records and understand medical condition processes.
• Perform procedures: IV/arterial catheterization, blood collection, CPR, triage.
• Attend rounds and assist with anesthesia and surgery; document charges and patient status.

Skills

LVT experience in ER/CCU

Animal handling

Stress management

Phlebotomy on animals

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Vet Tech program graduation

VTNE and GA LVT license

Job description

The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) position at the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s Small Animal Emergency Critical Care unit provides skilled nursing care for critically ill patients. You will participate in triage, anesthesia administration, and patient management, communicating with veterinarians and staff in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have graduation from an accredited Vet Tech program, VTNE certification, and Georgia LVT licensure or the