Registered Veterinary Technician - Oncology

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

August 02, 2023

Posting Details

Posting Number	S05489P
Working Title	Registered Veterinary Technician - Oncology
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	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	Week day hours vary.
Advertised Salary	$35,000-45,000 annually
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	Hands on experience as an RVT working within an Oncology unit of a small animal hospital.
Position Summary	Will be part of a team training and guiding fourth year veterinary students, interns and residents as well as veterinary technician students on their path towards a professional career in veterinary medicine. As a member of the service you will be performing quality medicine at its highest levels and standards while running and maintaining advanced equipment associated with these procedures. Technicians in these positions are essential in the organization of the service and patient care assisting with examinations, specimen collection, diagnostic procedures, treatments, anesthesia and surgeries.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	- Stressful situations. - Phlebotomy on small or large animals. - Manually calculating basic formulas for weight conversions, medication dose conversions. - Knowledge of large and small animal anatomy.
Physical Demands	- Lift and carry up to 75 pounds. - Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions, deal with problems with concrete variables and draw appropriate/accurate conclusions. - Sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces. - Dealing with stressful situations. - Manual dexterity sufficient to 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. - Work within an environment that has high levels of animal sounds, bodily fluids that need disposal, and open wound management.
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 website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Patient care management and treatments. Collection of blood, urine by expression, cystocentesis or catheterization. Collection and preparation of tissue, cellular, or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions. 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.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Placement of intra-nasal and intra-gastric tubes. Dental procedures, euthanasia, surgical assistance, resuscitative procedures. Application of splints and slings. Application of appropriate wound dressings and external supportive care in severe wound and burn cases.
Percentage of time	30

Duties/Responsibilities	Entering proper charges for cases, as well as submitting and checking lab work and imaging results through the Hospital computer system. Professionally communicate with doctors and students concerning the affected work flow, time limitations and patient status.
Percentage of time	20

Duties/Responsibilities	Medical record keeping. Oversee patient management by Veterinary Assistants. Reading and understanding patient records, and having knowledge of medical condition processes.
Percentage of time	20