Student Worker-Medical Equipment Assistant

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Student Worker-Medical Equipment Assistant to support the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Athens. You will assist with inventory control, prepare old equipment for surplus, disinfect, and log information for processing.

In your role, you will help move equipment to the Equipment Office, assist with repairs and shipping preparations, and support the Equipment Manager with organizing overstock and on-site maintenance activities during regular weekday hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory control and preparing old equipment for surplus. This shall entail proper disinfection of old equipment, and recording of requested information to process items for surplus.
• Work within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital to help ensure broken equipment makes its way to the Equipment Office for processing.
• Process and log equipment to send for repair. Package equipment for shipping or pick up.
• Assist Equipment Manager with organizing and labeling equipment overstock in the Equipment Office.
• Assist vendors that are on-site for preventative maintenance and repairs to travel throughout the VTH into secured areas.
• Other duties as assigned by Equipment Manager.

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Number: G/R34653P

Working Title: Student Worker-Medical Equipment Assistant

Department: VetMed-VTH Administration

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 (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 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 benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.

The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community (http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/)

College/Unit/Department website: https://vet.uga.edu/hospital-and-primary-care/hospital/

Employment Type: Employee

Additional Schedule Information: Monday through Friday between 8:00am-5:00pm.

Advertised Salary: $12 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: 09/27/2026

Posting Date: 09/04/2026

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 our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 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

• Assist with inventory control and preparing old equipment for surplus. This shall entail proper disinfection of old equipment, and recording of requested information to process items for surplus.
• Work within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital to help ensure broken equipment makes its way to the Equipment Office for processing.
• Process and log equipment to send for repair. Package equipment for shipping or pick up.
• Assist Equipment Manager with organizing and labeling equipment overstock in the Equipment Office.
• Assist vendors that are on-site for preventative maintenance and repairs to travel throughout the VTH into secured areas.
• Other duties as assigned by Equipment Manager.