Veterinary Assistant-PHC

Posting Details

Posting Number: S14307P

Working Title:

Veterinary Assistant-PHC

Department:
Vet Med-VTH Sm Anim Commun Prac

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Posting Type:
External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m.

Advertised Salary: $16.85 per hour

Posting Date: 10/29/2025

Open until filled:
Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 11/23/2025

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

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Classification

Title:

Veterinary Assistant II

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

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

Experience in handling animals in a patient care setting.

This incumbent is responsible for the care of client-owned animals brought to the Pet Health Center for general veterinary care including spay/neuter procedures, dental, and outpatient surgery.

This employee provides hands‑on care and skills as a Veterinary Assistant while aiding in the care and treatment of patients at the Pet Health Center.

• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Stand, crouch, kneel, or lift heavy patients.
• Work with medical equipment and isolation tools, along with cleaning solutions.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
No

Is this a Position of Trust?:
Yes

Does this position have operation, access or control of financial resources?:
No

Does this position require a P-Card?:
No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?:
No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)?:
Yes

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Percentage of time: 30%

• Assists Registered Veterinary Technicians in nursing care to help manage all aspects of the patient's treatment.
• Perform day to day Veterinary Assistant duties in the PHC that consists of dental procedures, otic lavage, wound clipping, prepping, flushing, bandaging, casts, sedate, suture skin, catheterize, venipuncture, injections, medicating, CPR, maintaining of airway and circulatory system management, drug dosage calculations, reconstituting and administering drugs, I.V. fluids, assist clinicians with neurology examinations.

Percentage of time: 25%

• Training senior veterinary students, veterinary technician students, and new nursing staff in the PHC.
• Assisting and instructing the new employees, senior veterinary students and veterinary technician students with the various duties performed in the Pet Health Center; receiving, patient examinations, dentistry, dental radiology, obtaining specimens and testing.
• Stock supplies of cleaning products and patient care equipment. Insure facility cleanliness with the use of mop, broom, chemical cleaning supplies to sanitize cages/kennels, sterilize…