OAA Surgery Lab Student Worker

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Student Worker for the OAA Surgery Lab in Athens. Responsibilities include maintaining the surgical laboratory facility and providing animal care, collecting samples, and assisting in research involving shelter animals.

Ideal candidates will be current students with animal handling experience and the ability to manage large dogs. This non-exempt position offers part-time hours with potential exposure to stressful environments.

Qualifications

• Current student with reliable transportation or close proximity.
• Experience handling multiple species of animals including canine, feline, rodents, and avian.
• Ability to work in sometimes-stressful environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the surgical laboratory facility including stocking and cleaning.
• Animal care and administering treatments.
• Communicate professionally with stakeholders regarding project status.

Skills

Animal handling experience

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer knowledge in MSWord and Excel

Education

Enrolled in the graduate veterinary curriculum or pre-vet undergraduate curriculum

Job description

Posting Number:

G/R33620P

Working Title:

OAA Surgery Lab Student Worker

Department:

VetMed-Academic Affairs

Employment Type:

Employee

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

Posting Date:

06/23/2026

Anticipated Start Date:

07/27/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Summary:

This position maintains the surgical laboratory facility by stocking, cleaning, organizing, and performing daily, weekly, or monthly tasks as assigned. The student worker supports animal care, assists in research involving shelter animals, collects samples, administers treatments, communicates with investigators and sponsors, and performs husbandry duties such as feeding, watering, exercising, and cleaning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the surgical laboratory facility by stocking, cleaning, organizing and performing daily, weekly or monthly tasks as assigned. (40%)
• Animal care including monitoring physical health, managing shelter animals, assisting research, collecting blood by venipuncture, collecting urine, administering treatments, and performing husbandry duties such as feeding, watering, exercising and cleaning. (40%)
• Professionally communicate with investigators, sponsors, and colleagues regarding workflow, time limitations, and project status while maintaining a positive attitude, calm demeanor, and attention to detail. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned. (10%)

Classification Title:

Student Assistant

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

FTE:

0.50

Relevant / Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification:

• Current student with reliable transportation or close proximity.
• Animal handling experience.
• Enrolled in the graduate veterinary curriculum or pre-vet undergraduate curriculum.
• Walk/handle large dogs up to 90 lbs.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Experience and willingness to handle multiple species of animals including canine, feline, rodents, and avian.
• Effective communication, accurate documentation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in sometimes-stressful environments.
• Critical thinking while carrying out instructions.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Basic computer knowledge in MSWord and Excel.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged standing, crouching or kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• Dealing with stressful situations.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to accurately work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects.
• Wear protective gear, including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, and safety goggles.
• May need to work for long periods with arms extended.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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 at [e-mail].