Veterinary Assistant - LA Care, PRN

Veterinary Assistant - LA 24/7 Care, PRN

Posting Number: S14502P

Department: Vet Med-VTH Large Animal Hosp

Employment Type: Employee

Schedule: Part Time, PRN Shifts within the unit.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Advertised Salary: $16.78 per hour, plus depending on unit, an additional $3.50 per hour

Proposed Starting Date: 01/18/2026

Contact Details: Kris Mitchell, Krista.

Mitchell,

The primary purpose and function of the Vet Assistant in the Large Animal hospital is to support Licensed Veterinary Technicians, veterinarians, residents and interns, in ensuring quality veterinary care, advocating for pets and educating clients. This position provides large animal care via feed, water, walk, transport, restrain, groom. Stocking of area and supplies, maintain clinical records, assure facility cleanliness. Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Provide intermediate animal care to patients: walk, water, feed, transport, restrain, groom.
• Administer medication, monitor vital signs, take samples of bodily fluids, either blood or urine.
• Maintain clinical records via written chart recording and input of charges into Vet View software database.
• Individual assists with all aspects of the patient’s treatment and care, has a clear knowledge of the patient’s medical condition, treatment, prognosis and plan.
• Informs attending clinician on any change or decomposition of the patient’s condition in an informed and timely manner.
• When appropriate, is self‑motivated to use downtime to not only attend to in‑house but also to assist other sister units with patient care and treatment.
• Stock supplies of cleaning products and patient care equipment.
• Ensure facility cleanliness with the use of mop, broom, chemical cleaning supplies to sanitize cages and the floors.

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

• Proven experience within a large animal veterinary care clinic
• Exceptional communication skills
• This position will work with patient owners, veterinarians and other stakeholders and will need to maintain a high level of customer service at all times.

• Ability to properly handle and restrain various species of animals.
• Effectively communicate.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while demonstrating excellent customer service, high degree of confidentiality, openness to teaching and providing consultation to a variety of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of general animal anatomy and ability to recognize signs of medical needs in a patient.

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stoop, bend 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 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.

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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).