Pre-LVT Intern
Job Details
Posting Number: G/R28754P
Working Title: Pre-LVT Intern
Department: VetMed-Veterinary Teaching Hos
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 (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
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 (http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/).
College/Unit/Department website: https://vet.uga.edu/hospital-and-primary-care/
Employment Type: Employee
Additional Schedule Information: Varied schedules throughout rotations in hospital service areas.
Advertised Salary: $16.78 per hour
Anticipated Start Date: 05/11/2025
Posting Date: 03/24/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Duties/Responsibilities
Provide intermediate animal care to patients: walk, water, feed, transport, restrain, groom. Lifting up to 50 lbs. or above. Administer medication, monitor vital signs, take samples of bodily fluids, either blood or urine. Maintain clinical records via written chart recording and input of charges into VetView software database. Establish effective working relationships with senior veterinary staff and clinicians and assist senior veterinary staff with animal care.
Percentage of time: 50
Individual assists with all aspects of the patient’s treatment and care, has a clear knowledge of the patient’s medical condition, treatment, prognosis and plan. Informs attending clinician on any change or decomposition of the patient’s condition in an informed and timely manner. When appropriate, is self-motivated to use downtime to not only attend to in house but also to assist other sister units with patient care and treatment.
Percentage of time: 30
Stock supplies of cleaning products and patient care equipment. Maintain clinical records. Ensure facility cleanliness with the use of mop, broom, chemical cleaning supplies to sanitize cages and the floors.
Percentage of time: 20
Classification Title: Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
FLSA: Non-Exempt
FTE: .49
Position Summary: The Pre-LVT Internship is a paid internship for graduates of an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician program that are seeking hands on training within multiple service areas of the animal hospital.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: Education in an AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technician program, hands on animal care experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Basic knowledge of veterinary care terminology related to medical treatment of small and large animals. Work in a fast paced, dynamic environment that involves self-motivation, high levels of compassion and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Demands: Lift and carry up to 50 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.
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