Student Surgery Crew - LA

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Large Animal Surgery Assistant to support after-hours and weekend emergencies in the Large Animal Surgery Department at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

The role includes setting up the surgical suite, handling large animals, assisting with anesthesia and patient transfer, and maintaining a clean, sterile environment while providing excellent care and clear communication with the surgery team and clients.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with large animals (horses, cows, sheep, etc.).
• Properly handle and restrain various species of animals.
• Effectively communicate.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Large animal handling

Communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Job description

Working Title

Student Surgery Crew - LA

Department

VetMed-VTH Large Animal Hosp

Employment Type

Employee

Schedule

After 5:00pm. Some weekends.

Salary

$14 per hour

Location

Athens Area

Position Summary

The Large Animal Emergency Surgery Assistant is utilized after-hours and on weekends to act as a circulating assistant in the Large Animal Surgery Department.

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.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with large animals (horses, cows, sheep, etc.).
• Properly handle and restrain various species of animals.
• Effectively communicate.
• 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.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stoop, bend intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to accurately work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery.
• Wear all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles, etc.
• Work for long periods of time with arms extended.
• Work within an environment that has high levels of animal sounds, bodily fluids that need disposal, and open wound management.

EEO 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]).

Contact Details

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

• Recruitment Contact Name: Drew Clements
• Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]
• Recruitment Contact Phone: [phone]