Veterinary Nursing Manager- SA 24/7 Care

University of Georgia; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Veterinary Nursing Manager for its 24/7 Animal Care unit. This role involves supervising a team of veterinary technicians in providing critical care for small animal patients, managing schedules, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Applicants should be Licensed Veterinary Technicians with extensive experience in emergency veterinary settings.

Qualifications

• Requires a state license as a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
• 5+ years of hands-on clinical experience in an emergency animal hospital.
• Experience supervising veterinary technicians preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of technicians providing 24/7 care.
• Administer anesthesia, drugs, and critical care treatments.
• Ensure adequate staffing and training for the unit.

Skills

Emergency Critical Care

Veterinary Nursing

Animal Handling

Team Leadership

Computer Proficiency

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

2-year Degree or Apprenticeship

Tools

VetView software

Instinct software

Job description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Variable schedule the will include evenings and overnight shifts, some weekends and holidays.
Advertised Salary $47,000-$63,000 including unit and shift differentials Posting Date 06/24/2024 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 07/21/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants
Provide copy of License to practice as an LVT
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy 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]).
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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. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed Veterinary Technician with 5+ years hands on clinical experience within an emergency animal hospital
-2-5 years hands on experience supervising teams of veterinary technicians within an animal care setting

Position Summary
The Veterinary Nursing Manager in Small animal 24/7 Care is an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician that will provide overall supervision of the team of technicians in the unit. This unit is responsible for providing 24-hour nursing care in the Emergency/Critical care area to small animal patients, primarily dogs and cats, that are recovering from surgery or illness and are in the process of being released to return home to their owners. Within this unit, work as an LVT involves handling patients in life threatening situations where the following duties involved includes: CPR , Collection of blood, urine by expression, cystocentesis or catheterization, Administration and application of anesthesia, drugs, fluids, medications and immunological agents by oral, parenteral and injectable routes and utilization of computer systems to enter and maintain medical record keeping.

The Veterinary Nursing Manager leads the 24/7 Care unit members in providing adequate support by assisting as needed to provide a positive culture based on trust and teamwork. Oversees schedules for the unit and manages and approves time-off requests for all technicians ensuring adequate coverage for the unit. Coordinates the holiday schedule for the 24/7 Care technician team members to ensure adequate coverage during busy holidays. Oversees the training for all new unit members and ensures all leaders are providing accurate training and regular feedback. Performs employee evaluations and reviews for the 24/7 Care unit team member with the assistance of the Veterinary Clinical Nursing Director. Drives accountability of all team members in achieving goals.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Maintain current State of Georgia license as a Licensed Veterinary Technician or ability to be licensed or transfer license from another state to the state of Georgia within 6 months of employment.
• Proven experience within an emergency critical care animal hospital setting.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with properly handling animals.
• Capable of dealing with stressful situations.
• Able to perform all skills of a Licensed Veterinary Technician such as: phlebotomy on animals, manually calculating basic formulas for weight conversions, medication dose conversions, Collection of blood, urine by expression, cystocentesis or catheterization, collection and preparation of tissue, cellular, or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions; routine laboratory test procedures; radiology including settings, positioning, processing, and safety; intravenous and arterial catheterization; administration and application of treatments, drugs, fluids, medications and immunological agents by oral, parenteral and injectable routes.
• Administering emergency critical care by providing Induction and maintenance of anesthesia; placement of intra-nasal, intra-gastric tubes; euthanasia; resuscitative procedures; applications of splints and slings; application of appropriate wound dressings and external supportive care in severe wound and burn cases.
• Provide leadership to staff working on multiple shifts within a 24/7/365 hospital environment.
• Able to utilize multiple software platforms to capture patient charges, record medical record data, communicate across various areas of the hospital to ensure proper patient care is documented.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• Manual dexterity to work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects, containers, and machinery.
• Wear all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles etc.
• Work with wound care equipment, cleaning solutions, and other materials to prevent infections.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Management:

• Provides day-to-day coaching and supervision of the team of technicians in the 24/7 Care unit of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
• Handling patients in life threatening situations by performing CPR , collection of blood, urine by expression, cystocentesis or catheterization.
• Administration and application of anesthesia, drugs, fluids, medications and immunological agents by oral, parenteral and injectable routes.
• Utilization of computer systems to enter and maintain medical record keeping.
• Leads the 24/7 Care unit members in providing adequate support by assisting as needed and leading by example to shape a positive culture based on trust and teamwork.
• Actively engages the team in collective problem-solving.
• Facilitates clear and consistent communication with all team members and clients.
• Oversees schedules for the unit and manages and approves time-off request for all technicians.
• Coordinates the holiday schedule for the 24/7 Care technician team members to ensure that adequate coverage during busy holidays.
• Develops and assists with training for all new unit members and ensures all leaders are providing accurate training and regular feedback.
• Performs employee meetings and reviews for the 24/7 Care unit team members with the assistance of the Veterinary Clinical Nursing Director.

Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities
Patient Management:

• Manages all aspects of the patient's treatment and care. Informs attending clinician on any change or decomposition of the patient's condition in an informed and timely manner.
• Professionally communicate with Veterinarians, students and fellow technicians concerning the affected workflow, time limitations and patient status and will maintain a positive attitude and calm demeanor throughout stressful situations.
• Provide intermediate animal care to patients: walk, water, feed, transport, restrain, groom.
• Administer medication, monitor vital signs, take samples of bodily fluids, whether blood or urine.
• Maintains clinical records using VetView and Instinct proprietary software database to record and submit input of charges.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall unit functionality including but not limited to, 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 cleaning the floor.
• Works with caretaker and Facilities Maintenance Division supervisors to ensure general housekeeping needs are met.
• Works with warehouse and inventory associates to ensure appropriate stock/materials remain available based on unit need.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Sonya Lane Recruitment Contact Email [e-mail] Recruitment Contact Phone [phone]

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents