PRN Veterinarian

Posting Number

G/R27839P

Working Title

PRN Veterinarian

Department

Vet Med-VTH Small Animal Emerg

Posting Date

11/25/2024

Anticipated Start Date

12/08/2024

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Scheduled shifts will fit within the 24‑hour, 7‑day per week, 365‑day operational hours of the Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Unit.

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Summary

This position is part‑time and as needed within the Emergency Critical Care unit of the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The PRN Veterinarian will assess, treat, and develop surgical or treatment plans for unwell small animal patients.

Duty / Responsibility – 40% (Clinical)

• Communicate with owners, treat sick or injured small animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, and running life‑saving protocols (CPR, oxygen, emergency medications).
• Collect tissue, blood, feces, urine or other bodily fluids for examination and analysis.
• Euthanize animals when necessary.

Duty / Responsibility – 40% (Administrative)

• Follow hospital standard operating procedures.
• Maintain appropriate medical records and communication logs.
• Adhere to pharmacy laws to ensure compliance.

Duty / Responsibility – 20% (Other)

• Assist with various unit needs as required.

Relevant / Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

• Licensed in good standing to practice Veterinary medicine within the State of Georgia.
• Experience in emergency medicine.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Extensive experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating small animals, mainly cats and dogs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work collaboratively and collegially within a team of veterinary professionals and veterinary students.

Physical Demands

- Extensive movement within multiple areas of the hospital
- Carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Working around infectious disease requiring isolation protocols
- PPE including mask, gloves, radiation apron, face shield

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 driving a requirement 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?

Yes

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre‑employment drug test may also be required. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Recruitment Contact

Name:
Sonya Lane
Email: slane

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