Animal Care Technician II

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.

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 http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/

Typical work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some after-hours emergency work, herd work, and weekend duties may be required to support clinical service, teaching, and research activities.

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High school diploma or equivalent

Rabies vaccination is required for this position.

The successful candidate will assist two veterinarians with clinical service, teaching, and research activities involving farm animals and horses at both the haul-in facility and on-farm locations in Tifton. Responsibilities include preparation and organization of clinical and reproductive materials and equipment, inventory and supply management, animal handling and restraint, assistance during medical, surgical, and reproductive procedures, laboratory and sample preparation, facility and equipment maintenance, feeding and care of hospitalized animals, support for student organization and teaching activities, coordination of field service and laboratory exercises, and data entry into veterinary and research software systems.

This position can be physically demanding at times and requires the ability to safely handle and restrain large animals, including cattle and horses. Duties include standing and walking for extended periods, bending, kneeling, lifting and carrying equipment and supplies, feeding and caring for animals, cleaning facilities, and working outdoors under varying weather conditions. The employee must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and perform tasks requiring physical strength, coordination, and manual dexterity. Occasional long hours may be required due to emergency cases, herd work, or teaching and research activities.

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.

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.

Animal Care and Clinical Assistance: Assist with animal handling and restraint, feeding and monitoring hospitalized animals, and support veterinarians during clinical, surgical, and reproductive procedures at the haul-in facility and on-farm visits.

Facility Maintenance and Material Preparation: Clean and maintain the veterinary facility, equipment, and vehicles; prepare and organize clinical, surgical, and reproductive materials and supplies for daily activities, teaching laboratories, and field service work.

Inventory, Ordering, and Administrative Support: Manage inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment, organize storage areas, maintain records, coordinate materials for clinical and teaching activities, and assist with data entry and veterinary software systems.

Research and Teaching Support: Assist with research projects, sample collection and preparation, student laboratory activities, and other teaching and research-related duties as assigned.