LVT - LA Care, PRN

Overview

About The University Of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s 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, with enrollment exceeding 41,000 students.

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Posting Number: S14345P

Working Title: LVT - LA 24/7 Care, PRN

Department: Vet Med-VTH Large Animal Hosp

Posting Type: External

Retention Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Non-Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Additional Schedule Information: PRN Shifts within the unit.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Posting Date: 11/05/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 12/07/2025

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification

Title:

Licensed Veterinary Tech I

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 49

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and valid state licensure

Preferred Qualifications: Experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician within a large animal medical hospital/practice.

This position provides nursing care to patients in the Large Animal Teaching Hospital. Licensed Veterinary Technicians work to fulfill the following within the course of caring for patients: taking vitals such as blood pressure and temperature; collection of blood, urine by expression, cystocentesis or catheterization; collection and preparation of tissue, cellular, or microbiological samples; 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; induction and maintenance of anesthesia; placement of intra-nasal, intra-gastric tubes; dental procedures; surgical assistance; resuscitative procedures; applications of splints and slings; application of wound dressings and external supportive care in severe wound and burn cases.

• Experience handling large animals
• Proficient in prioritizing and completing treatments/patient care duties in a timely fashion
• Knowledge of commonly used medications and their appropriate routes of administration/doses
• Proficient and comfortable performing independently and instructing students in physical exams; IV catheter placement/use/management;
  Nasogastric intubation; IM/SQ/PO medication administration; IV fluid administration/set-up/calculation of rate/CRI
• Interact and effectively communicate with various personalities and display excellent interpersonal skills
• Apply good clinical acumen when carrying out verbal and written instructions
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Exhibit attention to detail
• Understand basic medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, and disease processes and apply this knowledge in a clinical setting

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• Work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery.
• Work for long periods of time with arms extended.
• Deal with stressful situations.
• Manual dexterity to work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery.
• Wear all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles, etc.
• Work within an environment with high levels of animal sounds, bodily fluids that need disposal, and open wound management

• Duties
  /Responsibilities:
  Patient care management and treatments including collection of blood and urine, radiology, and arterial/venous catheterization.
• Medical record keeping and oversight of veterinary assistants.
• Assist with surgical procedures and supervise students in technical procedures.
• Admit emergency…