Pre-LVT Intern

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• Education in an AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technician program, hands on animal care experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Varied schedules throughout rotations in hospital service areas.

Pay

• $16.78 per hour

Schedule

• Varied schedules throughout rotations in hospital service areas.

Contact Information

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Sonya Lane
Recruitment Contact Email: slane@uga.edu