University of Georgia
LVT-Oncology
University of Georgia, Griffin, Georgia, United States, 30223
LVT-Oncology
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Posting Number: S12173PWorking Title: LVT-OncologyDepartment: VetMed-VTH Small Anim Spc SrvcAbout the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.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.Posting Type: ExternalRetirement Plan: TRSEmployment Type: EmployeeBenefits Eligibility: Benefits EligibleFull/Part time: Full TimeWork Schedule: Monday-Friday, within the hours of 7:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m.Advertised Salary: $17.78 per hour, experience consideredPosting Date: 05/29/2024Open until filled: YesProposed Starting Date: 06/23/2024Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate.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.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. 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.
Percentage of time: 30Placement of intra-nasal and intra-gastric tubes. Dental procedures, euthanasia, surgical assistance, resuscitative procedures. Application of splints and slings. Application of appropriate wound dressings and external supportive care in severe wound and burn cases.
Percentage of time: 30Entering proper charges for cases, as well as submitting and checking lab work and imaging results through the Hospital computer system. Professionally communicate with doctors and students concerning the affected workflow, time limitations, and patient status.
Percentage of time: 20Medical record keeping. Oversee patient management by Veterinary Assistants. Reading and understanding patient records, and having knowledge of medical condition processes.
Percentage of time: 20Contact Information
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.Recruitment Contact Name: Kris MitchellRecruitment Contact Email: Krista.Mitchell@uga.eduRecruitment Contact Phone: (706)542-4459Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CVCover LetterList of References with Contact InformationOptional Documents#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Posting Number: S12173PWorking Title: LVT-OncologyDepartment: VetMed-VTH Small Anim Spc SrvcAbout the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.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.Posting Type: ExternalRetirement Plan: TRSEmployment Type: EmployeeBenefits Eligibility: Benefits EligibleFull/Part time: Full TimeWork Schedule: Monday-Friday, within the hours of 7:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m.Advertised Salary: $17.78 per hour, experience consideredPosting Date: 05/29/2024Open until filled: YesProposed Starting Date: 06/23/2024Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate.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.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. 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.
Percentage of time: 30Placement of intra-nasal and intra-gastric tubes. Dental procedures, euthanasia, surgical assistance, resuscitative procedures. Application of splints and slings. Application of appropriate wound dressings and external supportive care in severe wound and burn cases.
Percentage of time: 30Entering proper charges for cases, as well as submitting and checking lab work and imaging results through the Hospital computer system. Professionally communicate with doctors and students concerning the affected workflow, time limitations, and patient status.
Percentage of time: 20Medical record keeping. Oversee patient management by Veterinary Assistants. Reading and understanding patient records, and having knowledge of medical condition processes.
Percentage of time: 20Contact Information
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.Recruitment Contact Name: Kris MitchellRecruitment Contact Email: Krista.Mitchell@uga.eduRecruitment Contact Phone: (706)542-4459Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CVCover LetterList of References with Contact InformationOptional Documents#J-18808-Ljbffr