LVT-Oncology
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Posting Details
Posting Number: S12173P
Working Title: LVT-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 Georgias 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 Universitys main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.
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.
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.
Position Information
Classification Title: Animal Care Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA: Non-Exempt
FTE: 1.00
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
Hands on experience as an LVT working within an Oncology unit of a small animal hospital.
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. Technicians in these positions are essential in the organization of the service and patient care assisting with examinations, specimen collection, diagnostic procedures, treatments, anesthesia 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 50 pounds.
- Sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
- Use of manual dexterity sufficient to accurately work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery.
- Wearing all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles etc.
- Working for long periods of time with arms extended.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Patient care management and treatments, including collection of blood, urine, and 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.
- Placement of intra-nasal and intra-gastric tubes, dental procedures, euthanasia, surgical assistance, resuscitative procedures.
- Medical record keeping and overseeing patient management by Veterinary Assistants.
Contact Information
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Kris Mitchell
Recruitment Contact Email:
Recruitment Contact Phone: (706)542-4459
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- List of References with Contact Information
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