Veterinary Lab Manager — Teaching Labs & Animal Care

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee daily operations of teaching laboratories, ensuring safety, animal care, medical records, and student supervision.

You will coordinate faculty needs, manage equipment, help with anesthesia and surgical labs, and maintain inventories and budget oversight.

This full-time role offers opportunities to contribute to veterinary education and research within a leading academic environment on the Athens campus.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related science field and 2 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate teaching labs and ensure safety.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for a high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize teaching laboratories and manage animal care and medical records.
• Oversee shared surgery lab space and coordinate faculty needs; monitor safety.
• Advise on equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Supervise student workers and enforce SOPs for safety.
• Maintain records, controlled drugs, inventory, and purchase orders.
• Support faculty with assessments and learning platforms.
• Assist with data collection and research-related activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Anesthesia/surgery support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science

Job description

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee daily operations of teaching laboratories, ensuring safety, animal care, medical records, and student supervision.

You will coordinate faculty needs, manage equipment, help with anesthesia and surgical labs, and maintain inventories and budget oversight.

This full-time role offers opportunities to contribute to veterinary education and research within a leading academic environment on the Athens campus.