Student Surgery Crew - LA

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Student Surgery Crew - LA to assist in the large animal surgical suite, supporting emergency and routine procedures. You will help prepare the operating area, assist the surgery team, and ensure sterility and instrument turnover.

Work hours include after 5:00pm and some weekends in Athens, providing hands-on exposure to veterinary surgery within a teaching hospital environment and opportunities to learn anesthesia circulation and

Responsibilities

• Set-up surgical suite for emergency surgery.
• Position animal on surgical table with assistance from surgery team.
• Complete appropriate preparation of surgical site.
• Perform closed sterile gloving technique.
• Assist with preparation of sterile donning of surgical gowns for surgery team.
• Perform duties of circulation nurse.
• Assist with placing animal in recovery after surgery.
• Clean and disinfect rooms, surgery tables, and mats according to protocol.
• Clean and run instruments in washer after surgery.
• Clean and properly disinfect equipment used.
• Set up room for next surgery.

Job description

Position Details

• Posting Number: G/R33995P
• Working Title: Student Surgery Crew - LA
• 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. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is located in Athens, 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 the newly established School of Medicine.
• About the College/Unit/Department: The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college offers hospital and diagnostic laboratory services and safeguards public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health. The college values all members of the university community and strives for an inclusive academic environment.
• College/Unit/Department website: https://vet.uga.edu/hospital-and-primary-care/hospital/
• Employment Type: Employee
• Additional Schedule Information: After 5:00pm. Some weekends.
• Advertised Salary: $14 per hour
• Anticipated Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Posting Date: 07/16/2026
• Closing Date: N/A
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Equity and Policy

• EOO 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 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 25 institutions of higher education and the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Set-up surgical suite for emergency surgery.
• Position animal on surgical table with assistance from surgery team.
• Complete appropriate preparation of surgical site.
• Perform closed sterile gloving technique.
• Assist with preparation of sterile donning of surgical gowns for surgery team.
• Perform duties of circulation nurse.
• Assist with placing animal in recovery after surgery.
• Clean and disinfect rooms, surgery tables, and mats according to protocol.
• Clean and run instruments in washer after surgery.
• Clean and properly disinfect equipment used.
• Set up room for next surgery.