Ophthalmology Vet Tech – Fast-Paced Care

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician I to support ophthalmology services at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the Athens area. This role focuses on high-quality medicine, assisting with examinations, samples, diagnostics, anesthesia, and surgical support for small and large animals.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, state licensure, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining confidentiality and providing education to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and valid state licensure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating excellent customer service, high degree of confidentiality, openness to teaching and providing consultation to a variety of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of general animal anatomy and ability to recognize signs of medical needs in a patient.

Responsibilities

• Patient care management and treatments.
• Collection of blood, urine by expression, cystocentesis or catheterization.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Teaching

Animal anatomy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State licensure

Job description

The University of Georgia seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician I to support ophthalmology services at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the Athens area. This role focuses on high-quality medicine, assisting with examinations, samples, diagnostics, anesthesia, and surgical support for small and large animals.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, state licensure, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining confidentiality and providing education to