The University of Georgia
Overview
Posting Number: S13784P
Working Title: LVT III - Anesthesia, PRN
Department: VetMed-VTH Sm Animal Anesthes
About the University 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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
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. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.
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 as embodied in our Principles of Community.
College/Unit/Department website https://vet.uga.edu/hospital-and-primary-care/hospital/
Position Details
Posting Type:
External
Retirement Plan:
TRS
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Non-Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time:
Part Time
Additional Schedule Information:
PRN Shifts
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Posting Date:
06/27/2025
Open until filled:
Yes
Proposed Starting Date:
07/20/2025
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO and Core Values EEO Policy Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement:
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Classification and Qualifications Classification Title:
Animal Care Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
FTE:
0.49
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 Licensed Veterinary Technician with experience in a surgery based hospital setting.
Position Summary The primary purpose and function of the Licensed Veterinary Technician is to support veterinarians in ensuring quality veterinary care, advocating for pets, and educating clients. The LVT III will also assist the senior veterinary and veterinary technician students with anesthetic management for a variety of surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Hands-on LVT experience in a clinical setting. Current GA LVT license. Work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating excellent customer service, high degree of confidentiality, openness to teaching and providing consultation to a variety of stakeholders.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk/move 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.
Duties/Responsibilities
Assist the senior veterinary and veterinary technician students with anesthetic management for a variety of surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Knowledge and familiarity of capnography, pulse oximetry, and blood pressure management for anesthetized patients in a variety of species.
Basic knowledge of the pharmacological effects of a variety of anesthetic and pain management agents.
Performing and teaching competent catheter (venous, arterial, urinary) placement, regional anesthetic nerve blocks, and intubation skills in a variety of species.
Ensuring the successful recovery of post-anesthesia patients.
Accurate maintenance of controlled drug log and anesthesia patient records.
Additional Duties
Maintenance and care of anesthesia-related equipment. Stocking and maintenance of assigned crash cart.
Consistent performance and oversight of: stocking the prep room, preparing the work stations, upkeep and repair of anesthetic machines and monitors, keeping the Anesthesia Prep room clean and orderly.
Knowledge of drug handling, usage (both indications and contraindications), dosage, calculations, and routes of administration. Keep a check on expiration dates, daily inventory of controlled substances in accordance with DEA regulations and competently instruct others in drug use and dosage. Pre-medicating and inducing patients with anesthetic agents and monitoring patient status.
Aiding senior veterinary students with anesthetic activities (induction, instrumentation and monitoring through extubation).
Anticipate clinicians’ needs. Triage complications and identify and treat emergencies with permission of anesthesiologist on duty.
Other Responsibilities
Retrieve patient information and enter patient charges into hospital EMR system, Vetview.
Retrieve medical drugs from CUBEX machine and follow protocols when disposing controlled drugs.
Emergency/after hours duty on a rotating basis.
Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name:
Kris Mitchell
Recruitment Contact Email:
Krista.Mitchell@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone:
(706)542-4459
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Working Title: LVT III - Anesthesia, PRN
Department: VetMed-VTH Sm Animal Anesthes
About the University 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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
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. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.
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 as embodied in our Principles of Community.
College/Unit/Department website https://vet.uga.edu/hospital-and-primary-care/hospital/
Position Details
Posting Type:
External
Retirement Plan:
TRS
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Non-Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time:
Part Time
Additional Schedule Information:
PRN Shifts
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Posting Date:
06/27/2025
Open until filled:
Yes
Proposed Starting Date:
07/20/2025
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO and Core Values EEO Policy Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement:
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Classification and Qualifications Classification Title:
Animal Care Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
FTE:
0.49
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 Licensed Veterinary Technician with experience in a surgery based hospital setting.
Position Summary The primary purpose and function of the Licensed Veterinary Technician is to support veterinarians in ensuring quality veterinary care, advocating for pets, and educating clients. The LVT III will also assist the senior veterinary and veterinary technician students with anesthetic management for a variety of surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Hands-on LVT experience in a clinical setting. Current GA LVT license. Work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating excellent customer service, high degree of confidentiality, openness to teaching and providing consultation to a variety of stakeholders.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk/move 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.
Duties/Responsibilities
Assist the senior veterinary and veterinary technician students with anesthetic management for a variety of surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Knowledge and familiarity of capnography, pulse oximetry, and blood pressure management for anesthetized patients in a variety of species.
Basic knowledge of the pharmacological effects of a variety of anesthetic and pain management agents.
Performing and teaching competent catheter (venous, arterial, urinary) placement, regional anesthetic nerve blocks, and intubation skills in a variety of species.
Ensuring the successful recovery of post-anesthesia patients.
Accurate maintenance of controlled drug log and anesthesia patient records.
Additional Duties
Maintenance and care of anesthesia-related equipment. Stocking and maintenance of assigned crash cart.
Consistent performance and oversight of: stocking the prep room, preparing the work stations, upkeep and repair of anesthetic machines and monitors, keeping the Anesthesia Prep room clean and orderly.
Knowledge of drug handling, usage (both indications and contraindications), dosage, calculations, and routes of administration. Keep a check on expiration dates, daily inventory of controlled substances in accordance with DEA regulations and competently instruct others in drug use and dosage. Pre-medicating and inducing patients with anesthetic agents and monitoring patient status.
Aiding senior veterinary students with anesthetic activities (induction, instrumentation and monitoring through extubation).
Anticipate clinicians’ needs. Triage complications and identify and treat emergencies with permission of anesthesiologist on duty.
Other Responsibilities
Retrieve patient information and enter patient charges into hospital EMR system, Vetview.
Retrieve medical drugs from CUBEX machine and follow protocols when disposing controlled drugs.
Emergency/after hours duty on a rotating basis.
Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name:
Kris Mitchell
Recruitment Contact Email:
Krista.Mitchell@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone:
(706)542-4459
#J-18808-Ljbffr