Veterinary Assistant - LA Care, PRN

Posting Details

Posting Number: S14502P

Working Title: Veterinary Assistant - LA 24/7 Care, PRN

Department: Vet Med-VTH Large Animal Hosp

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee (Non-Exempt)

Full/Part-time: Part Time (.49 FTE)

Work Schedule: PRN Shifts within the unit

Posting Date: 12/15/2025

Proposed Starting Date: 01/18/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Benefits Eligibility: Non-Benefits Eligible

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

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (
https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established 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.

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:

Veterinary Assistant II

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications: 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.

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.

• 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…