Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience. Posting Date 11/24/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/04/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Licensed Veterinary Tech I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and valid state licensure
Preferred Qualifications
Experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician within a large animal medical hospital/practice.
Position Summary
The Large Animal hospital Internal Medicine Licensed Veterinary Technician assists the Internal Medicine service with procedures, performs advanced nursing care for all large animal species, and maintains an organized structure within the Internal Medicine service. Specific duties include (but not limited to) endoscopy, ultrasound, procedures like transtracheal wash, bronchial alveolar lavage, advanced nursing care for neonates, and advanced nursing care for medically intensive disease processes. This position will provide all general medical care for Large Animal patients, including : 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; induction and maintenance of anesthesia; placement of intra-nasal, intra-gastric tubes; dental procedures; euthanasia; surgical assistance; resuscitative procedures; applications of splints and slings; application of appropriate wound dressings and external supportive care in severe wound and burn cases.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Maintain license as Veterinary technician in the state of Georgia
• Interact and effectively communicate with diverse personnel and display excellent interpersonal skills.
• Work in a fast paced environment.
• Exhibit attention to detail.
• Understand advanced medical terminology.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• Dealing with stressful situations involving large animals.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to accurately work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery.
• Wearing 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.
• operate medical equipment and drive hospital vehicles to local farms and campus facilities when needed.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes 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
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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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• assist the Internal Medicine service with procedures, performs advanced nursing care for all large animal species, and maintains an organized structure within the Internal Medicine service. Specific duties include (but not limited to) endoscopy, ultrasound, procedures like transtracheal wash, bronchial alveolar lavage, advanced nursing care for neonates, and advanced nursing care for medically intensive disease processes.
• 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 70 Duties/Responsibilities
Induction and maintenance of anesthesia; placement of intra-nasal, intra-gastric tubes; dental procedures; euthanasia; surgical assistance; resuscitative procedures; applications of splints and slings; application of appropriate wound dressings and external supportive care in severe wound and burn cases.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
-Needs driving responsibility to client farms 1 or more times per week.
Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Kris Mitchell Recruitment Contact Email Krista.Mitchell@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone (706)542-4459

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents