Registered Veterinary Tech - 24/7 Care PRN

Position Information

Classification Title Animal Care Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE .49 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

Experienced RVT able to work within Small Animal Emergency room, ICU or Intermediate Care required.

Preferred experience with Infectious Disease care within an Isolation unit

Preferred ability to work weekends, overnight shifts and holidays.

Position Summary

The Intermediate Care RVT is responsible for providing 24 hour nursing care to patients that are recovering from surgery or illness and are in the process of being released to return home to their owners.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Licensed or ability to be licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician within the state of Georgia. Able to utilize technical skills on all levels of patients that are recovering with the following:

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. Induction and maintenance of anesthesia; placement of intra-nasal, intra-gastric tubes; euthanasia; resuscitative procedures; applications of splints and slings; application of appropriate wound dressings and external supportive care in severe wound and burn cases.

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 to 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 with wound care equipment, cleaning solutions, and other materials to prevent infections.

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 UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Patient Management: manages all aspects of the patient's treatment and care. Informs attending clinician on any change or decomposition of the patient's condition in an informed and timely manner.

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, whether blood or urine.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

Maintains clinical records via written chart recording and input of charges into proprietary software database.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

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 cleaning the floor.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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