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Veterinary Assistant-Rehabilitation
$32k-46k (estimate)
Full Time | Colleges & Universities
4 Weeks Ago
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University of Georgia is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant-Rehabilitation Near Athens, GA
Posting Details
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Posting Details
| Posting Number | S11831P |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Veterinary Assistant-Rehabilitation |
| Department | VetMed-VTH Small Anim Spc Srvc |
| About the University of Georgia | Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. |
| About the College/Unit/Department | 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 (>) |
| College/Unit/Department website | https://vet.uga.edu/hospital-and-primary-care/hospital/ |
| Posting Type | External |
| Retirement Plan | TRS |
| Employment Type | Employee |
| Benefits Eligibility | Benefits Eligible |
| Full/Part time | Full Time |
| Work Schedule | |
| Additional Schedule Information | 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, and may vary as business dictates |
| Advertised Salary | $16.78 per hour, experience considered. |
| Posting Date | 03/22/2024 |
| Open until filled | No |
| Closing Date | 03/29/2024 |
| Proposed Starting Date | 04/29/2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Location of Vacancy | Athens Area |
| EEO Policy Statement | The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). |
Position Information
| 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 | Experience working in an animal care environment. |
| Position Summary | This position will interact with internal and external clients to service the rehabilitation of patients within the hospital. In addition to providing animal care via feed, water, walk, transport, restrain, groom. Stock designated area's supplies, maintain clinical records, assure facility cleanliness. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Assist veterinary staff with animal care. |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies | Ability to properly handle and restrain various species of animals, understanding of basic animal health terminology, and effective communication skills. |
| Physical Demands | - Handle stressful situations involving animals that may need assistance walking. - Prolonged standing, crouching or kneeling, squatting. - Lift heavy patients that may exceed 50 pounds. |
| 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 |
| Credit and P-Card policy | Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the website. |
Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities | Prepare the rehab room for the patients in the morning. Clean the rehab equipment and room after each appointment. Clean underwater treadmill, monitor water chemicals, and change water in reservoir. Clean the rehab room at the end of each day (vacuum, mop, UWTM cleaning, organize treats, slings, equipment, etc). Wash rehab laundry running throughout the day. |
|---|---|
| Percentage of time | 20 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Check in clients (put them in rooms, get patient weight, etc). Check out clients (walk to cashier). Assist with patient discharges for multiple services. Assist with client communication and client education on rehab techniques and at-home exercises. Enter charges in VetView. Enter patient progress notes in VetView. Create treatment sheets in Instinct. |
|---|---|
| Percentage of time | 20 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Assist with (and occasional perform on own) in-patient rehab appointments. Assist with (and occasional perform on own) outpatient rehab appointments. Assist with rehab consults: restrain animal, assist with measurements for muscle mass and limb girth, limb range of motion, and weight loss. Fit patients with booties and harnesses. Clean runs and kennels, replace bedding, express bladders, walk, and clean patients. |
|---|---|
| Percentage of time | 20 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Assist with veterinary student and technician student education on daily rehab techniques, harnesses, and slings. |
|---|---|
| Percentage of time | 20 |
| Duties/Responsibilities | Assist throughout the rest of the hospital PRN when rehab service has down time. |
|---|---|
| Percentage of time | 20 |
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
SALARY
$32k-46k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/29/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
03/31/2024
WEBSITE
uga.edu
HEADQUARTERS
ATHENS, GA
SIZE
15,000 - 50,000
FOUNDED
2012
CEO
JERE MOREHEAD
REVENUE
$1B - $3B
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
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About University of Georgia
Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia is the nations first state chartered university and the birthplace of American public higher education. The College of Engineering is proud to be a part of UGAs distinguished heritage as well as a dynamic part of the Universitys future. Bulldog Engineers can choose from 15 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in agricultural, biochemical, biological, civil, computer systems, electrical, environmental and mechanical engineering. In addition, the college offers several unique dual degree programs including an engineering/MBA dual degree. The Colle...ge of Engineering is one of the fastest growing programs at UGA and one of the fastest growing public colleges of engineering in the nation. Students and faculty alike are attracted to our setting in a comprehensive, land-grant, research institution thats consistently ranked among the 20 best public universities in the nation.
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