Veterinary Assistant- SS Neurology

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support senior veterinary staff in caring for ill or injured animals. This role involves providing essential animal care, administering medications, and monitoring patients' conditions in a fast-paced veterinary teaching hospital. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of animal anatomy and excellent customer service skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and recovery of animals while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about animal care and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires technical knowledge in animal care, ideally in a neurology unit.
• 2-year degree or professional certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate animal care: feeding, grooming, and transporting patients.
• Administer medication and monitor vital signs.

Skills

Customer Service

Animal Anatomy Knowledge

Medication Administration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Manual Dexterity

Education

2-year degree in Animal Science or related field

Professional Certificate

Job description

Veterinary Assistant- SS Neurology

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Posting Details

Posting Number: S12693P

Working Title: Veterinary Assistant- SS Neurology

Department: VetMed-VTH Small Anim Spc Srvc

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 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.

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.

Position Information

Classification Title: Animal Care Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous animal care in a neurology unit in a veterinary teaching hospital setting.

Position Summary

This position will give assistance to the senior veterinary technicians and veterinary staff on the care of ill or injured client-owned animals brought to the Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital in the hopes of recovery.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• 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.
• Knowledge of general animal anatomy and ability to recognize signs of medical needs in a patient.

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.

Duties/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.

Percentage of time: 50

• Individual assists with all aspects of the patient’s treatment and care, has a clear knowledge of the patient’s medical condition, treatment, prognosis and plan.
• Informs attending clinician on any change or decomposition of the patient’s condition in an informed and timely manner.
• When appropriate, is self-motivated to use downtime to not only attend to in house but also to assist other sister units with patient care and treatment.

Percentage of time: 30

• Stock supplies of cleaning products and patient care equipment.
• Ensure facility cleanliness with the use of mop, broom, chemical cleaning supplies to sanitize cages and the floors.

Percentage of time: 20

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact: Kris Mitchell

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents: