Student Surgery Crew - LA

Student Surgery Crew - LA

Posting Number: G/R33995P

Working Title:

Student Surgery Crew - LA

Department:
Vet Med-VTH Large Animal Hosp

Employment Type:

Employee;
Additional Schedule Information:
After 5:00pm, Some weekends.

Advertised Salary: $14 per hour

Anticipated

Start Date:

08/31/2026

Closing:
Open Until Filled

The Large Animal Emergency Surgery Assistant is utilized after-hours and on weekends to act as a circulating assistant in the Large Animal Surgery Department.

• Set up surgical suite for emergency surgery.
• Position animal on surgical table with assistance from surgery team.
• Complete appropriate preparation of surgical site.
• Perform closed sterile gloving technique.
• Assist with preparation of sterile donning of surgical gowns for surgery team.
• Perform duties of circulation nurse.
• Assist with placing animal in recovery after surgery.
• Clean and disinfect rooms, surgery tables, and mats according to protocol.
• Clean and run instruments in washer after surgery.
• Clean and properly disinfect equipment used.
• Set up room for next surgery.

• Comfortable working with Large Animals (Horses, Cows, Sheep, etc.).
• Properly handle and restrain various species of animals.
• Effectively communicate.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment while demonstrating excellent customer service, high degree of confidentiality, and openness to teaching and providing consultation to a variety of stakeholders.

• 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.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and any applicable credit check. The applicant may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for high‑risk responsibilities.

Name:
Drew Clements
Email: drew.clements2
Phone:

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, veteran status, or other protected status.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents