Licensed Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia
Job Details
Posting Number: S13360P
Working Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia
Department: VetMed-VTH Sm Animal Anesthes
About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
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.
Additional Schedule Information: Day time hours with expectation to work some holidays, weekends and on call shifts that may include evening and after hours work when called in.
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Posting Date: 2025-03-10
Proposed Starting Date: 2025-04-13
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Position Summary
The primary purpose and function of the Licensed Veterinary Technician is to support veterinarians in ensuring quality veterinary care, advocating for pets, and educating clients. For Anesthesia, the LVT assists the senior veterinary and veterinary technician students with anesthetic management for a variety of surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Licensed as a Veterinary Technician in the state of Georgia.
- Knowledge and familiarity of capnography, pulse oximetry, and blood pressure management for anesthetized patients in a variety of large and small animals/species.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist the senior veterinary and veterinary technician students with anesthetic management for a variety of surgical and diagnostic procedures with both large and small animal.
- Performing and teaching competent catheter placement, regional anesthetic nerve blocks, and intubation skills in a variety of species.
- Maintenance and care of anesthesia related equipment.
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