LVT - SA Specialty Services- Orthopedics

• Posting Number
  : S13224P
• Working Title
  : LVT - SA Specialty Services
  - Orthopedics
• Department
  :
  Vet Med-VTH Small Anim Spc Srvc

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.

The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community ().

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• Classification Title
  :
  Animal Care Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional
• FLSA
  :
  Non-Exempt
• FTE
  : 1.0
• Minimum Qualifications
  :
  Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
• Preferred Qualifications
  :
  • Active Licensed Veterinary Technician in the State of Georgia or ability to transfer qualified licensure from another applicable state.
  • Experience working within an Orthopedic area of a veterinary hospital or private veterinary specialty clinic.
• Position Summary
  :
  The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to join our Orthopedics service. We strive to provide advanced veterinary medicine to our patients. The LVT in the Orthopedics service area works with small animal patients who are in the hospital from an emergent health issue, or planned visit. Duties expected will include diagnostic imaging (radiography, CT scanning), execute pre-, peri-, and post-operative care for surgical patients, monitor patients under anesthesia, monitoring, assist in maintaining surgical suite and equipment before, during and after surgery, provide proper physical restraint to allow for safe handling of patients, instruct and supervise students in proper clinical techniques to support patient care, keep patients cleaned and groomed, place and maintain IV catheters, administer and monitor patient diets as prescribed by the clinician, exercise patients as prescribed, collect or assist with the collection of the patient s blood, urine, and tissue samples, properly submits patient s blood, urine, and tissue samples for analysis, assist with and instruct students in performing proper physical examinations and diagnostic procedures, properly medicate patients as directed by the clinician, teach students proper patient restraint for safe handling of patients, serve in an advanced role in patient care and client communication, display a willingness to guide, mentor, and support faculty, residents, interns, and fellow team members with instruction.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
  :
  • Graduation from an accredited Veterinary Technician program and passing the VTNE with ability to obtain and LVT license in the state of Georgia within 6 months of employment.
  • Experience properly handling animals.
  • Capable of dealing with stressful situations.
  • Perform phlebotomy on animals.
  • Manually calculating basic formulas for weight conversions, medication dose conversions.
  • Knowledge of animal anatomy.
• Physical Demands
  :
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
  • Use of manual dexterity sufficient to…