Registered Veterinary Technician: Shelter Medicine

UGA Savannah River Ecology Laboratory; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician specializing in shelter medicine. This full-time role involves assisting in surgical care, maintaining animal health records, and educating veterinary students. An ideal candidate has an active license or is working towards it and is passionate about shelter medicine.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge in veterinary technology required.
• Active license with GA State Board of Veterinary Medicine preferred.
• Experience with and interest in shelter medicine.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with surgical and medical care for shelter animals.
• Maintaining animal health records and ordering supplies.
• Conducting physical exams and providing community outreach.

Skills

Animal handling

Phlebotomy

Medication dose calculation

Knowledge of animal anatomy

Surgical instruments knowledge

Medical terminology understanding

Attention to detail

Education

Associates in veterinary technology

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician: Shelter Medicine

Join to apply for the Registered Veterinary Technician: Shelter Medicine role at The University of Georgia

Registered Veterinary Technician: Shelter Medicine

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Registered Veterinary Technician: Shelter Medicine role at The University of Georgia

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S13720P Working Title Registered Veterinary Technician: Shelter Medicine Department VetMed-Small Animal Med & Surg About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 formed School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm

Advertised Salary $30,000 - $55,000 Posting Date 06/11/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 07/21/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants 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 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title Animal Care Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with and interest in shelter medicine.

Position Summary

This person is a University of Georgia employee assigned to the clinical shelter medicine program, currently located at the Athens Area Humane Society. This position is responsible for assisting with the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine’s clinical shelter medicine program. The position is responsible for working with one or more UGA shelter medicine veterinarians to provide surgical and medical care of unowned and client-owned animals being treated by the College of Veterinary Medicine’s shelter medicine program in collaboration with the Athens Area Humane Society and other area shelters. A significant portion of effort will be spent caring for dogs and cats during spay/neuter or dental procedures performed by veterinary students under the supervision of faculty veterinarians. Typical duties include maintaining animal health records, maintaining and ordering supplies, collecting and analyzing specimens, conducting physical exams and diagnostics, holding and restraining animals for veterinary procedures, administering medications, preparing animals for surgery, monitoring anesthesia, supervising surgical recovery, participating in community outreach, and teaching veterinary students treatment and procedure skills.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies

• Associates in veterinary technology needed and/or have met requirement for licensure in GA State.
• Active license with the GA State Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technician or met all requirements to become licensed within six months of employment.
• Ability to work collegially with veterinarians, veterinary and shelter staff, and students in a fast-paced shelter environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Interact and effectively communicate with various personalities in different clinical settings.
• Technical skills including animal handling, phlebotomy, medication dose calculation, knowledge of animal anatomy, understand medical terminology, anesthetic induction and recovery, and knowledge of disease transmission in a shelter environment.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and sterile technique.
• Clean, maintain, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment
• Predict need, organize, and order supplies
• Ability to carry out both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful, environment.
• Exhibit attention to detail.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Standing and walking eight hours per day with frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching.
• Use of manual dexterity sufficient to accurately work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery.
• Wearing all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, and safety goggles, needed for surgery and to prevent disease transmission.
• Driving to perform job related duties.
  
  

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes 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

Duties/Responsibilities

• Day to day duties include spay, neuter, dental procedures, other soft tissue surgical procedures, otic lavage, wound clipping, prepping, flushing, bandaging, casts, catheterize, venipuncture, cystocentesis, injections, medicating, drug dose calculations, reconstituting and administering drugs including controlled drugs, and administering fluid therapy.
• Providing safe and humane restraint of animals for veterinary procedures.
• Receiving shelter and client-owned patients, client communication, participating in patient exams, developing anesthesia protocols, performing intubation and anesthesia, taking radiographs, obtaining specimens and performing diagnostic tests.
• Scrub and assist with surgical procedures when needed.
• Pre- and post-surgical patient care. Records maintenance within the shelter medical records program, PetPoint and ClinicHQ.
• Clean, maintain, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment. Predict need, organize, and order supplies.
  
  

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

• Training of veterinary students with the various duties performed within the shelter medicine program. Attend, provide input, or lead patient rounds.
  
  

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in community outreach and collaboration with local shelters and rescues under faculty direction, to include periodically driving a UGA vehicle for shelter tours and other outreach opportunities.
  
  

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

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

Recruitment Contact Name Annie Bullington Recruitment Contact Email [e-mail] Recruitment Contact Phone [phone]

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
  
  

Optional Documents

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The University of Georgia by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Registered Veterinary Technician” roles.

Veterinary Assistant - LA 24/7 Care, PRN

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Student Veterinary Assistant - Large Animal

Licensed Veterinary Technician- Pet Health Center

Student Assistant -Veterinary Entomology

Laboratory Animal Veterinarian & Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor

Laboratory Animal Veterinarian & Clinical Assistant Professor

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.