Registered Veterinary Technician- 24/7

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

August 02, 2023

Posting Details

Posting Number	S05006P
Working Title	Registered Veterinary Technician- 24/7
Department	VetMed-VTH Small Animal Emerg
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	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 the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health. The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community ().
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	This position will work 4 days, 10 hour shifts with varying hours between days, nights and overnights. Weekends, holidays and on call shifts will be included.
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with 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	- Licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician in the State of Georgia or licensed within another state and can achieve State of Georgia license within 6 months. - Hands on experience within a general animal healthcare setting working with small animals. - Experience in an academic environment where teaching is expected on a daily basis.
Position Summary	The registered veterinary technician position is responsible for providing animal nursing care within the Emergency Critical Care unit of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This technician position is skilled in all facets of veterinary animal care regarding patient assessment, emergency triage procedures, surgery preparation and patient case management.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Experience in an animal hospital setting focused on multiple levels of patient care including emergency and critical care, patient triage, CPR, wound care.
Physical Demands	- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds. - Carry out instructions, deal with problems with concrete variables and draw appropriate/accurate conclusions. - Sit, stand, stoop, bend intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces. - Handle stressful situations. - Accurately 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 for long periods of time with arms extended.
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?	No
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 website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities	Provide medical care to small animal patients that are receiving services. Read and understand patient records, and having knowledge of medical condition processes. Will perform multiple procedures, including intravenous and arterial catheterization, Collection of blood, urine by expression, CPR and triage.
Percentage of time	40

Duties/Responsibilities	Use equipment such as pulse oximetery, direct arterial pressures, central venous pressures, IV fluid pumps, syringe pumps, indirect blood pressures and oxygen cages. Manage of various types of tubes (chest, GI and nasal), troubleshooting various catheters and tubes for problems and solutions, caring for emergent and critical patients.
Percentage of time	30

Duties/Responsibilities	Administration and application of treatments, drugs, fluids, medications and immunological agents by oral, parenteral and injectable routes, venipuncture, intubation, calculating drug doses.
Percentage of time	30