Student Veterinary Assistant - Small Animal

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia in Athens, GA is seeking a Student Veterinary Assistant - Small Animal to support routine animal care in the veterinary hospital setting.

The role involves feeding, watering, restraining, grooming, and assisting senior staff with patient treatment. You will administer medications, monitor vital signs, and help maintain a clean, organized clinical environment. Evening shifts occur Monday through Friday, with some weekends.

Qualifications

• Provide intermediate animal care to small animal patients.
• Assist with patient treatment and care; monitor condition and notify clinician of changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate animal care: water, feed, restrain, groom.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs.
• Stock cleaning products and maintain facility cleanliness.

Skills

Animal care

Med administration

Team collaboration

Job description

Posting Details

• Posting Number: G/R33968P
• Working Title: Student Veterinary Assistant - Small Animal
• Department: VetMed-VTH Sm Animal Intermed
• 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 ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is 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, with enrollment over 41,000 students across 19 schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine.
• About the College/Unit/Department: University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, trains future veterinarians, provides services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducts research to improve health of animals and people. The college safeguards public health by studying emerging infectious diseases. It offers high-quality hospital and diagnostic services.
• College/Unit/Department website: https://vet.uga.edu/hospital-and-primary-care/hospital/
• Employment Type: Employee
• Additional Schedule Information: 6pm-12am Monday-Friday. Some weekends. General 6-hour shifts on evenings, overnights, weekends and some holidays.
• Advertised Salary: $14 per hour
• Anticipated Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Posting Date: 07/16/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
• 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 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 25 institutions of higher education and the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Additional details on USG policies are available in Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02. USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Primary duties: Provide intermediate animal care to small animal patients: water, feed, transport, restrain, groom. Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and collect samples (blood or urine). Establish effective working relationships with senior veterinary staff and assist with animal care.
• Secondary duties: Assist with all aspects of the patient's treatment and care; maintain knowledge of the patient's medical condition, treatment, prognosis, and plan; inform attending clinician of changes in condition promptly.
• Facility & supplies: Stock cleaning products and patient care equipment; maintain facility cleanliness using appropriate cleaning procedures.