Large Animal Vet Assistant: Surgery & ICU

Ugajobsearch; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Veterinary Assistant I for the Large Animal Teaching Hospital. The role centers on nursing care for large animals, surgical assistance, ICU duties, and collaboration with veterinarians and students in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include vitals, medication administration, sample collection, aseptic procedures, and maintaining patient records. This is a full-time on-site position with evening shifts in the LA Surgery and ICU unit.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with Large animals in an emergency setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to Large Animal Teaching Hospital patients.
• Take vitals and administer medications as directed by a veterinarian.
• Assist in basic lab procedures and sample collection.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist with surgeries.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and documentation.

Skills

Experience handling large animals

Prioritize and complete treatments

Medications administration knowledge

IV catheter placement/management

Interpersonal / communication skills

Attention to detail

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nils Viewer

PACS

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Veterinary Assistant I for the Large Animal Teaching Hospital. The role centers on nursing care for large animals, surgical assistance, ICU duties, and collaboration with veterinarians and students in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include vitals, medication administration, sample collection, aseptic procedures, and maintaining patient records. This is a full-time on-site position with evening shifts in the LA Surgery and ICU unit.