Veterinary Assistant I: Animal Care & Support

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRS

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of Georgia's Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the Athens area is seeking a Veterinary Assistant I to support senior technicians and staff in caring for ill or injured client-owned animals. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and hands-on patient care in a busy multi-service hospital.

Responsibilities include assisting with animal care, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining clean facilities while following hospital protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a multi-service animal care hospital/practice.
• Proven skills in handling canine and feline patients in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate animal care to patients: water, feed, transport, restrain, groom.
• Administer medication, monitor vital signs, take samples of bodily fluids, either blood or urine.
• Establish effective working relationships with senior veterinary staff and clinicians and assist senior veterinary staff with animal care.

Skills

Animal handling

Animal anatomy

Communication

Willingness to learn

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The University of Georgia's Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the Athens area is seeking a Veterinary Assistant I to support senior technicians and staff in caring for ill or injured client-owned animals. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and hands-on patient care in a busy multi-service hospital.

Responsibilities include assisting with animal care, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining clean facilities while following hospital protocols.