LVT I - LA 24/7 Care

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia's Large Animal Teaching Hospital seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician I for the 24/7 Care unit. The role involves nursing care, technical procedures, anesthesia support, and mentoring veterinary students in a high-stakes, busy environment.

Required are GA licensure and experience with large animals; responsibilities include patient monitoring, sample collection, radiology, drug administration, and emergency care across day-to-night shifts.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with the state of Georgia.
• Experience handling large animals.
• Proficient in prioritizing and completing treatments/patient care duties in a timely fashion.
• Knowledge of commonly used medications and their appropriate routes of administration/doses.
• Proficient and comfortable performing independently and instructing students in physical exams, IV catheter placement, nasogastric intubation, medication administration, fluid administration, anesthesia, radiology, wound care, and related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in the Large Animal Teaching Hospital.
• Perform technical duties such as IV catheterization, venipuncture, sample collection, lab procedures, radiology, anesthesia, and patient care.
• Assist with surgery and supervise students in technical procedures.
• Maintain medical records and oversee patient management by Veterinary Assistants.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician (GA)

Experience with large animals

Prioritizing and completing treatments

Knowledge of medications and routes

Teaching/mentoring students

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State licensure as Veterinary Technician

Job description

Posting Number

S14308P

Working Title

LVT I - LA 24/7 Care

Department

VetMed-VTH Large Animal Hosp

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.uga.edu/). 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

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.uga.edu/). 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.

College/Unit/Department website

https://vet.uga.edu/hospital-and-primary-care/hospital/

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information

Thursday-Saturday 8:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m. shifts within the Large Animal 24/7 Care unit that include overnights, weekends, holidays, and on-call plus shift differentials based on hours worked.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Posting Date

10/29/2025

Open until filled

Yes

Proposed Starting Date

11/23/2025

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 ([e-mail]).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification Title

Licensed Veterinary Tech I

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and valid state licensure

Preferred Qualifications

Experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician within a large animal medical hospital/practice.

Position Summary

Provide nursing care to patients in the Large Animal Teaching Hospital. Licensed Veterinary Technicians work to fulfill the following within the course of caring for patients: taking vitals such as blood pressure, temperature, Collection of blood, urine by expression, cystocentesis or catheterization; collection and preparation of tissue, cellular, or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions; routine laboratory test procedures; radiology including settings, positioning, processing, and safety; intravenous and arterial catheterization; administration and application of treatments, drugs, fluids, medications and immunological agents by oral, parenteral and injectable routes; induction and maintenance of anesthesia; placement of intra-nasal, intra-gastric tubes; dental procedures; surgical assistance; resuscitative procedures; applications of splints and slings; application of appropriate wound dressings and external supportive care in severe wound and burn cases.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with the state of Georgia
• Experience handling large animals
• proficient in prioritizing and completing treatments/patient care duties in a timely fashion.
• Knowledge of commonly used medications and their appropriate routes of administration/doses.
• proficient and comfortable performing independently and instructing students in the following: physical exam; IV catheter placement/use/management; Nasogastric intubation/accurately checking for reflux/administering enteral fluids; IM/SQ/PO medication administration; IV fluid administration/set-up/calculation of rate/CRI/refluxing vs. fluids/PPN.

Physical Demands

1. Lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 2. Carry out instructions, deal with problems with concrete variables and draw appropriate/accurate conclusions. 3. May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces. 4. Working with stressful situations.

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

Patient care management and treatments. Collection of blood, urine by expression, cystocentesis or catheterization. Collection and preparation of tissue, cellular, or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions. Routine laboratory test procedures. Radiology including settings, positioning, processing, and safety. Intravenous and arterial catheterization. Administration and application of treatments, drugs, fluids, medications and immunological agents by oral, parenteral and injectable routes. Medical record keeping. Oversee patient management by Veterinary Assistants.

Percentage of time

35

Duties/Responsibilities

Perform technical duties in a reliable, competent, and unsupervised manner, such as intravenous catherization, venipuncture, collection of laboratory specimens, routine laboratory procedures, operate oxygen therapy equipment, disease control, nasogastric intubation, aseptic preparation of surgical sites, administering and maintaining records for controlled substances.

• Assist with minor & major surgical procedures including supervising veterinary medical students, surgical technical student workers, & clinicians in maintenance of aseptic techniques.

Percentage of time

35

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with patient management and emergencies.
• Maintaining adequate inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment necessary for operation of hospital.
• Communicating patient status to clinicians.
• Admit emergency patients, take and record history from client, initiate physical examination and laboratory evaluation.
• Work in other technical areas of the hospital.
• Train students in technical procedures.

Percentage of time

30

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Kris Mitchell

Recruitment Contact Email

[e-mail]

Recruitment Contact Phone

[phone]