Veterinary Assistant-Rehabilitation

Job Overview

Posting Number: S14155P

Working Title:

Veterinary Assistant-Rehabilitation

Department:
Vet Med-VTH Small Anim Spc Srvc

Classification

Title:

Veterinary Assistant I

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part time:
Full Time

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

Advertised Salary: $16.78 per hour

Posting Date: 09/19/2025

Proposed Starting Date: 10/26/2025

Open until filled:
Yes

Additional Schedule Information: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, and may vary as business dictates.

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type:

Employee

Location:

Athens Area

Is Expired: false

• Prepare the rehab room for the patients in the morning. Clean the rehab equipment and room after each appointment. Clean underwater treadmill, monitor water chemicals, and change water in reservoir. Clean the rehab room at the end of each day (vacuum, mop, UWTM cleaning, organize treats, slings, equipment, etc). Wash rehab laundry throughout the day.
• Check in clients (put them in rooms, get patient weight, etc). Check out clients (walk to cashier). Assist with patient discharges for multiple services. Assist with client communication and client education on rehab techniques and at-home exercises. Enter charges in Vet View. Enter patient progress notes in Vet View. Create treatment sheets in Instinct.
• Assist with (and occasional perform on own) in-patient rehab appointments. Assist with (and occasional perform on own) outpatient rehab appointments. Assist with rehab consults: restrain animal, assist with measurements for muscle mass and limb girth, limb range of motion, and weight loss. Fit patients with booties and harnesses. Clean runs and kennels, replace bedding, express bladders, walk, and clean patients.
• Assist with veterinary student and technician student education on daily rehab techniques, harnesses, and slings.
• Assist throughout the rest of the hospital PRN when rehab service has down time.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to properly handle and restrain canines that may be anxious
• Have an understanding of basic animal health terminology
• Experience in a customer care environment and use of effective communication skills
• Fear Free certified

Ability to properly handle and restrain various species of animals, understanding of basic animal health terminology, and effective communication skills.

- Handle stressful situations involving animals that may need assistance walking.
- Prolonged standing, crouching or kneeling, squatting.
- Lift heavy patients that may exceed 50 pounds.

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.

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