Veterinary Assistant-Dermatology
About the role
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 offers the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus.
Responsibilities
- Provide intermediate animal care to patients: water, feed, transport, restrain, groom.
- Administer medication, monitor vital signs, take samples of bodily fluids, either blood or urine.
- Establish effective working relationships with senior veterinary staff and clinicians and assist senior veterinary staff with animal care.
- Stock supplies of cleaning products and patient care equipment.
- Ensure facility cleanliness with the use of mop, broom, chemical cleaning supplies to sanitize cages and the floors.
Requirements
This position requires a P-Card and direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. It also requires a satisfactory credit check and a background investigation.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience within an animal care setting for small and large animals is preferred.
Skills
Knowledge of general animal anatomy and knowledge to recognize signs of medical needs in a patient. Excellent customer service, high degree of confidentiality, openness to teaching and providing consultation to a variety of stakeholders.
Benefits
Full-time employment with benefits eligibility.
Pay
$16.92 per hour.
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.