Veterinary Technician — Teaching & Lab Specialist

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians teaching veterinary students clinical skills and animal care. This role emphasizes assisting with technical procedures and maintaining a busy teaching laboratory on campus.

Ideal candidates will have technical training via apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or a professional certificate and will be proficient in basic clinical skills, sterile technique, and animal care across species.

Qualifications

• Must have technical knowledge obtained via apprenticeship, 2-year degree, or professional certificate.
• Familiarity with basic clinical skills across four species and ability to assist with teaching clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach veterinary students clinical skills and assist with teaching more complex techniques (35%).
• Organize laboratories, manage supplies, and maintain equipment and instruments (30%).
• Create and demonstrate clinical skills models and coordinate related coursework with other departments (10%).
• Assist with clinical research, maintain records, and support multiple investigators (10%).
• Contribute to daily chores and animal care including monitoring health and administering treatments (15%).

Skills

Blood collection

Catheter insertion

Anesthetic techniques

Surgical assistance

Sterile technique

Clinical skills for four species

Education

2-year degree or professional certificate

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians teaching veterinary students clinical skills and animal care. This role emphasizes assisting with technical procedures and maintaining a busy teaching laboratory on campus.

Ideal candidates will have technical training via apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or a professional certificate and will be proficient in basic clinical skills, sterile technique, and animal care across species.