Veterinary Assistant- SA Care

Job Title and Summary

Position:
Veterinary Assistant II – 1.0 FTE, Non‑Exempt, Full Time. 24/7 unit and shift differential of $16.78 per hour, with varied 10‑hour shifts that include nights, weekends, holidays and some on‑call duties.

• Provide animal care via feeding, watering, walking, transporting, restraining, grooming and stock of area supplies.
• Maintain clinical records and chart records, input charges into proprietary software database.
• Assist senior veterinary staff with animal care and clinical tasks.
• Stock supplies of cleaning products and patient care equipment; insure facility cleanliness with mop, broom, chemical cleaning supplies and floor sanitation.
• Work with wound care equipment, cleaning solutions and other materials to prevent infections.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform other physical demands that support animal care.

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of related experience.
• Experience with in small animal veterinary hospital or clinic preferred.
• Knowledge of basic animal health terminology and effective communication skills.
• Properly handle and restrain various species of animals.

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• 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 with wound care equipment, cleaning solutions, and other materials to prevent infections.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check and a credit check for positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. For additional information about the UGA Background Check, visit the UGA Background Check website.

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Recruitment Contact Name:
Kris Mitchell
Recruitment Contact Email:
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