Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
General 8 hour schedule between the hours of 7am-6pm, Monday through Friday. Based on business need, may work on some holidays and weekends.
Advertised Salary $16.84 p/hour Posting Date 11/21/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/21/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Veterinary Assistant II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling large animals, primarily horses

Position Summary
The primary purpose of the Field Services/Theriogenology Veterinary Assistant is to assist the theriogenology and Field Services department with daily in-house and on-site appointments, maintain and stock the necessary equipment to conduct the theriogenology service, and assist with maintaining records and charges for the theriogenology and field service department as appropriate. Handling/restraint of large animals. (Primarily horses/cows, but may include sheep, pigs, goats, and camelids). The assistant is needed to safely handle all temperaments of horses. This includes handling for lameness exams (jogging/lunging), procedures, standing surgeries, radiology/bone scan, neuro exams and stallion collection.
Other duties include assisting LVT's/Clinicians/Students/Client Support Coordinator in any capacity as needed for patient care, general housekeeping/stocking/stall maintenance, animal/sample transport, anesthetic induction/recovery, and utilization of VetView/Cubex (the hospital's medical records software and medication dispensing).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Properly handle and restrain various species of animals.
• Effectively communicate.
• 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 of general animal anatomy and ability to recognize signs of distress.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stoop, and bend intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• 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.
• Work within an environment that has high levels of animal sounds, bodily fluids that need disposal, and open wound management.
• Driving as needed to perform job tasks.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes 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
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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
Manage the theriogenology production process:

• Check liquid nitrogen tank frequently and reorder when necessary
• Check semen storage tank no less than biweekly to maintain sufficient level of liquid nitrogen
• Maintain semen inventory list to monitor what is going in and coming out of semen tanks.
• Keep track of semen shippers, 2 dry shippers, 7 equitainers
• Maintain minimum of 5 Equine Express and 5 Canine Express Disposable shippers on hand at all times keep inventory of materials and supplies in semen lab
• Properly fill, use, and clean artificial vagina
• Properly use and maintain breeding phantom
• Keep collection supplies stocked
• Ship semen (frozen or chilled) via Fed-Ex or airline (Delta) counter to counter service
• Assist in process of freezing semen and properly handle frozen semen samples
• Set up transportation for tease mares to and from the hospital when needed
• Professionally communicate with owners the process of theriogenology appointments
• Any species: Prepare patient and set up supplies for procedures - canine, equine, bovine, small ruminant- artificial insemination(AI), uterine culture/cytology, uterine lavage/infusion, dystocia, and embryo transfer
• Keep track of mare book
• set up and use ultrasound
• Use cattle chute
• Maintain bull breeding soundness exam(BSE) supplies and equipment in stock and in working order

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Handling/restraint of large animals. (Primarily horses/cows, but may include sheep, pigs, goats and camelids). The handler is needed to safely handle all temperaments of horses. This includes handling for lameness exams (jogging/lunging), procedures, standing surgeries, radiology/bone scan, neuro exams and stallion collection.
• 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.
• Individual assists with all aspects of the patient's treatment and care, has a clear knowledge of the patient's medical condition, treatment, prognosis and plan.
• Informs attending clinician on any change or decomposition of the patient's condition in an informed and timely manner.
• May drive UGA owned vehicles to and from field appointments.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Stock supplies of cleaning products and patient care equipment.
• Keep dystocia supplies in stock, and available for emergency use on vehicles and in house
• Ensure facility cleanliness with the use of mop, broom, chemical cleaning supplies to sanitize cages and the floors.
• Enter into VetView or other systems, lab work, charges, outside lab submissions, patient records, and comlogs

Percentage of time 20

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

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

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents