Registered Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

April 16, 2024

Posting Details

Posting Number	S09897P
Working Title	Registered Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine
Department	VetMed-VTH Small Anim Spc Srvc
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 proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website	https://vet.uga.edu/hospital-clinic/hospital/
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	General schedule of Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30am-6pm. Flexibility in working within other services during these times is expected.
Advertised Salary	35,000-50,000 based on experience
Posting Date	04/28/2023
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	05/28/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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	-Registered Veterinary Technician ( RVT) in the state of Georgia -1-2 years experience in a small animal hospital setting as an RVT -Experience working within a team environment completing multiple tasks throughout each day -Interest in working with Sr. Veterinary students in the day to day procedures of a high volume service
Position Summary	This individual will be performing the duties of an internal medicine service technician, patient rounds, patients status reports, organizing the receiving schedule, technician appointments, monitoring records, and teaching students.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Expanded knowledge of skills required for licensure as a registered veterinary technician in the state of Georgia
Physical Demands	Stressful situations, prolonged standing, crouching or kneeling, lifting 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 .
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 .

Duties/Responsibilities

Technical duties. The technician will perform the following technical duties; otic lavage, wound clipping, prepping, flushing, bandaging, casts, sedate, suture skin, dental procedures, catheterize, venipuncture, cystocentesis, injections, medicating, CPR, maintaining of airway and circulatory system management, drug dosage calculations, reconstituting and administering drugs including controlled substances, I.V. fluids, assist clinicians with neurology examinations.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Diagnostic procedures. Assist and/or perform, and train senior year Veterinary students, Interns, Residents and Faculty on obtaining specimen samples and performing diagnostic procedures, i.e.; glucose monitoring, skin scraping, biopsies, allergy testing, fungal interpretations, cystocentesis, endoscopy, electrocardiology, echocardiography, biopsies, cytology preps, etc.
Percentage of time	20

Duties/Responsibilities

Communication. Communicating with clients via phone or during receiving and obtaining a thorough history of their pet's condition. Perform or assist students and clinicians on patient receiving and in obtaining patient information. Assist with scheduling appointments, set up consults with clinicians, client call back on lab results, treatment outcomes, concerns, and documentation of treatment results. Keeping up with the status of the patient's bill, the estimate, the deposit and the method of payment upon discharge. Keeping the accounting department appraised of the situation as well as the clinician and student on the case. Communication and providing completed request to various services in the hospital; anesthesia, surgery, radiology, neurology, cardiology, ophthalmology, clinical pathology, etc.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Perform laboratory procedures. Perform and assess specimen samples with various types of equipment and testing kits (PCV, TS, BG, Cross Match, Blood Type, Cytology, FeLV, FIV, Parvo, etc).
Percentage of time	10

Duties/Responsibilities	Perform as a surgical scrub nurse. Scrub in and assist in surgical procedures. Knowledge of how to work around a sterile environment and knowledge of instruments and their use.
Percentage of time	10

Duties/Responsibilities	Performing anesthesia. Administration of anesthetic agents and monitoring patients while under anesthesia for procedures demanded of the particular service
Percentage of time	10

Duties/Responsibilities

Medical records. The technician will be responsible for maintaining proper medical records for patients. These will include the summary of procedures performed as well as notation as to client contact. The technician will be responsible for tracking and documenting long term therapeutic outcomes of various treatments. Entering lab work into the clin. path. computer system and pulling results. Pulling up clients records on the UVIS computer system and entering procedure and consultation fees.

Percentage of time