Student Veterinary Assistant - Small Animal

Overview

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Posting Number: G/R30717P

Working Title: Student Veterinary Assistant - Small Animal

Department: Vet Med-VTH Sm Animal Intermed

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 University is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff;

enrollment exceeds 41,000 students.

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 animal and human health. The college offers high-quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services and safeguards public health by studying emerging infectious diseases. The Principles of Community are available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

College/Unit/Department Website: /

Employment Type: Employee

Additional Schedule Information: Minimum of 1 6-hour shift per week, plus 2 6-hour On-Call Shifts per month.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Anticipated

Start Date:

08/31/2025

Posting Date: 08/08/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

EOO 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, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

USG Core Values Statement: The University System of Georgia values Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details are available at the USG policies online.

• Provide intermediate animal care to patients: water, feed, transport, restrain, groom.
• Administer medication, monitor vital signs, and collect samples (blood or urine).
• Establish effective working relationships with senior veterinary staff and assist with animal care.

Percentage Of Time: 50

• Assist with all aspects of the patient’s treatment and care; maintain knowledge of the patient’s medical condition, treatment, prognosis, and plan.
• Inform attending clinician of any changes or deterioration in the patient’s condition promptly.

Percentage Of Time: 30

• Stock supplies of cleaning products and patient care equipment.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and sanitation of cages and floors.

Percentage Of Time: 20

• Hands-on experience within a general animal healthcare setting working with various species;
  Rabies vaccination preferred.

• Properly handle and restrain various species of animals.
• Effective communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of confidentiality and customer service, and to provide teaching and consultation as needed.
• Proficient in prioritizing and completing treatments and patient care duties in a timely manner.

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stoop, and bend intermittently on hard floor surfaces.
• Manual dexterity for handling equipment; wear protective gear as required.
• Work with animals and in environments involving bodily fluids and open wounds.

• 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
• Is driving a requirement of this position? No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care? Yes
• Does this position have security access to chemicals and medications? Yes

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including criminal background check, credential verification, and reference checks. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. Details are available on the UGA Background Check website.

Recruitment Contact Name:
Kris Mitchell

Recruitment Contact Email:
Krista.

Mitchell

Recruitment Contact Phone: