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Licensed Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia
Job Posting Number:
S13360P
Department:
VetMed-VTH Sm Animal Anesthes
Posting Date:
03/10/2025
Proposed Starting Date:
04/13/2025
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Retirement Plan:
TRS
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
FTE:
1.00
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. For Anesthesia, the LVT assists the senior veterinary and veterinary technician students with anesthetic management for a variety of surgical and diagnostic procedures. 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. Maintenance and care of anesthesia related equipment. Stocking and maintenance of assigned crash cart.
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.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
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.
Knowledge and familiarity of capnography, pulse oximetry, and blood pressure management for anesthetized patients in a variety of large and small animals/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.
Licensed as a Veterinary Technician in the state of Georgia.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions, deal with problems with concrete variables and draw appropriate/accurate conclusions.
Sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk 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.
Wear all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles, etc.
Work for long periods of time with arms extended.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the senior veterinary and veterinary technician students with anesthetic management for a variety of surgical and diagnostic procedures with both large and small animal.
Use 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.
Appropriate and legal handling of controlled substances.
Ensuring the proper charges for anesthesia cases, as well as submitting and checking lab work and imaging results through the hospital computer system.
Emergency/after hours duty is needed on a rotating basis.
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.
Maintenance and care of anesthesia related equipment.
Stocking, cleaning, and maintenance of the anesthesia prep area, crash carts, and ORs.
Additional Information
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.
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, 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).
Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name: Kris Mitchell
Recruitment Contact Email: Krista.Mitchell@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone: (706)542-4459
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S13360P
Department:
VetMed-VTH Sm Animal Anesthes
Posting Date:
03/10/2025
Proposed Starting Date:
04/13/2025
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Retirement Plan:
TRS
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
FTE:
1.00
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. For Anesthesia, the LVT assists the senior veterinary and veterinary technician students with anesthetic management for a variety of surgical and diagnostic procedures. 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. Maintenance and care of anesthesia related equipment. Stocking and maintenance of assigned crash cart.
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.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
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.
Knowledge and familiarity of capnography, pulse oximetry, and blood pressure management for anesthetized patients in a variety of large and small animals/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.
Licensed as a Veterinary Technician in the state of Georgia.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions, deal with problems with concrete variables and draw appropriate/accurate conclusions.
Sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk 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.
Wear all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles, etc.
Work for long periods of time with arms extended.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the senior veterinary and veterinary technician students with anesthetic management for a variety of surgical and diagnostic procedures with both large and small animal.
Use 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.
Appropriate and legal handling of controlled substances.
Ensuring the proper charges for anesthesia cases, as well as submitting and checking lab work and imaging results through the hospital computer system.
Emergency/after hours duty is needed on a rotating basis.
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.
Maintenance and care of anesthesia related equipment.
Stocking, cleaning, and maintenance of the anesthesia prep area, crash carts, and ORs.
Additional Information
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.
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, 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).
Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name: Kris Mitchell
Recruitment Contact Email: Krista.Mitchell@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone: (706)542-4459
#J-18808-Ljbffr