Veterinary Assistant_OR/Anesthesia

Department website 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 Monday - Friday, : 7: p.m. Advertised Salary $. per hour Posting Date //5 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date //5 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement 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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2..1.2 and can be found online at policymanual/section8/C/#p8.2._personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at policymanual/section6/C3. Position Information Classification Title Animal Care Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1. 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 with animal care within Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Position Summary Veterinary Assistant position that will serve both Large and Small Animal Anesthesia as well as the OR/IR/Endoscopy on a rotational basis to prepare for cases in securing surgical instruments, patient preparation and clean up. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Ability to properly handle and restrain various species of animals. Effectively communicate. Organized with ability to prioritize duties based on unit needs. Apply good judgement to carry out instructions, deal with problems with concrete variables and draw appropriate/accurate conclusions. Physical Demands Lift and carry up to pounds. Sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk 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. 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 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 UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Anesthesia responsibilities: Maintain cleanliness and stock of Small Animal Anesthesia prep areas and recovery, enter patient charges. Clean cages, maintain laundry, clean endotracheal tubes, stock wall lockers in prep room, organize monitor cords, etc. Set up and take down anesthesia case stations, clean machines, monitors and gurneys, transfer patients to recovery after patient is extubated. Assist in anesthesia case management including restraining patients, applying monitoring equipment, recording vitals on anesthesia record, all under the direct supervision of an LVT or DVM. Assist LVTs and DVM in Large Animal Anesthesia, cleaning prep area and induction/recovery stalls, stocking Colic cart, cleaning endotracheal tubes, making stock lists for warehouse fulfillment, entering charges, recording patient vitals on anesthesia record, and recovering patients. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities OR/Floater responsibilities: Maintain cleanliness and stock of SA OR, Endo, IR, Procedure rooms and enter patient charges. Ensure cleaning list is completed. Set up and clean after procedures. Circulate Surgery cases. Assist with stock and checking for expired supplies. Clean Equipment. Rotate through all Areas including Anesthesia providing assistance where needed. Scrub into cases to provide assistance in setting up and draping in for the procedure. Shave and prep patients in SA Anesthesia prior to procedures. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Endoscopy/Interventional Radiology responsibilities: Scope set up specific to procedure. Scope cleaning. Percentage of time Contact Information Recruitment Contact Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name Kris Mitchell Recruitment Contact Email l@ Recruitment Contact Phone ()-9

Created: 2026-03-09