PRN Veterinarian

PRN Veterinarian – Inside Higher Ed

Posting Number: G/R27839P

Working Title:

PRN Veterinarian

Department:
Vet Med-VTH Small Animal Emerg

Classification

Title:

Temporary Hourly Professional (Part-Time)

Employment Type:

Employee

FTE: 0.49

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

Anticipated

Start Date:

12/08/2024

Posting Date: 11/25/2024

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Schedule:

24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year (Shifts fit within small animal emergency rotation)

Salary:
Commensurate with Experience

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 (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). 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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

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.

• Assess injury or disease in small animal cases brought to the emergency room.
• Communicate with owners, prescribe medication, set bones, dress wounds, and run life‑saving protocols (CPR, oxygen, emergency medications).
• Collect tissue, blood, feces, urine and other bodily fluids for examination and analysis.
• Euthanize animals when necessary.
• Follow hospital standard operating procedures.
• Maintain appropriate medical records and communication logs.
• Adhere to pharmacy laws to ensure compliance.
• Work within 40% of shift time on direct patient care and 20% on supporting duties.

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

• Licensed in good standing to practice Veterinary medicine within the State of Georgia.
• Experience in emergency medicine.
• Extensive experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating small animals, mostly cats and dogs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and collegially within a team of veterinary professionals and veterinary students.

• 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.

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, or veteran status or other protected status.

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Recruitment Contact Name:
Sonya Lane

Recruitment Contact Email: slane