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University of Georgia Hiring for Veterinary Assistant-Oncology at Athens, GA Full Time
Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Posting Number | S10449P |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Veterinary Assistant-Oncology |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday |
| Advertised Salary | $15.62 per hour, previous experience considered |
| Posting Date | 05/19/2023 |
| Open until filled | Yes |
| Closing Date | |
| Proposed Starting Date | 06/26/2023 |
| 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 ([email protected]). |
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 |
Previous animal care in an oncology unit where chemotherapy is used for treatment in a veterinary teaching hospital setting. |
| Position Summary |
Will be part of a team training and guiding fourth year veterinary students, interns and residents as well as veterinary technician students on their path towards a professional career in veterinary medicine. As a member of the service you will be performing quality medicine at its highest levels and standards while running and maintaining advanced equipment associated with these procedures. The veterinary assistant in Oncology is essential in the organization of the service and patient care assisting with chemotherapy, treatments, and surgeries. |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
Stressful situations. – Phlebotomy on small or large animals. – Manually calculating basic formulas for weight conversions, medication dose conversions. – Knowledge of large and small animal anatomy. |
| Physical Demands |
– Lift and carry up to 75 pounds. -Working with medical treatments that include chemotherapy drugs. – Sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces. – Dealing with stressful situations. – 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. – Work within an environment that has high levels of animal sounds, bodily fluids that need disposal, and open wound management. |
| 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 |
Patient care management and treatments with chemotherapy drugs. Collection of blood, urine by expression, cystocentesis or catheterization. Collection and preparation of tissue, cellular, or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions. Routine laboratory test procedures. Radiology including settings, positioning, processing, and safety. Intravenous and arterial catheterization. Administration and application of treatments, drugs, fluids, medications and immunological agents by oral, parenteral and injectable routes. |
|---|---|
| Percentage of time | 30 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Placement of intra-nasal and intra-gastric tubes. Dental procedures, euthanasia, surgical assistance, resuscitative procedures. Application of splints and slings. Application of appropriate wound dressings and external supportive care in severe wound and burn cases. |
|---|---|
| Percentage of time | 30 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Entering proper charges for cases, as well as submitting and checking lab work and imaging results through the Hospital computer system. Professionally communicate with doctors and students concerning the affected workflow, time limitations and patient status. |
|---|---|
| Percentage of time | 20 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Medical record keeping. Perform patient management as directed by medical staff, including registered veterinary technicians. Reading and understanding patient records, and having knowledge of medical condition processes. |
|---|---|
| Percentage of time | 20 |
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.
