LVT - Cardiology

LVT I - Cardiology

Posting Number: S14753P

Position:
Licensed Veterinary Technician I

Department:
Veterinary Medicine – Cardiology

Location:

Athens, GA

Salary: $17.78 - $25.00 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 hour shifts between 7:30am – 6pm

Employment Type:

Full Time, FTE 1.0

• Perform physical exams, technician appointments, patient restraint.
• Perform patient sedation, intravenous catheterization, routine laboratory procedures, venipuncture, and indirect blood pressure.
• Obtain urine via expression, cystocentesis, or catheterization.
• Administer treatments, drugs, fluids, and medications by oral, parenteral, and injectable routes.
• Communicate with clients in person, by phone, or e‑mail.
• Acquire diagnostic ECG tracings, prepare and apply Holter monitors and telemetry.
• Set up and assist with paracentesis, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, interventional radiology, electrocardioversion, oxygen cage, and surgical procedures.
• Review Holter monitor tracings.
• Assist in euthanasia and emergency resuscitation procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent and valid state licensure.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician with experience in a surgery‑based hospital setting (preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and exhibit attention to detail.
• Knowledge of advanced medical terminology.

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Alternate sitting, standing, stooping, bending, walking on hard floors.
• Handle small delicate equipment and large heavy objects.
• Wear protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles.
• Work for extended periods with arms extended.

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.