PRN Veterinarian
Athens , GA
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Job Description
Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number
G/R27839P
Working Title
PRN Veterinarian
Department
VetMed-VTH Small Animal Emerg
About 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 ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
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 ( http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/ " target="_blank"> http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/ >)
College/Unit/Department website
https://vet.uga.edu/hospital-and-primary-care/
Employment Type
Employee
Additional Schedule Information
Scheduled shifts will fit within the course of the Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Unit's operational hours of 24 hours p/day, 7 days p/week, 365 days per year.
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Start Date
12/08/2024
Posting Date
11/25/2024
Closing Date Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EOO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran 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 .
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
This position will do the work of an emergency doctor in the Small Animal Emergency Critical Care service of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Primarily responsible for assessing injury or disease in small animal cases brought to the Small animal emergency room.
Percentage of time
40
Duties/Responsibilities
• Communicate with owners, treat sick or injured small animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, running life saving protocols( CPR , Oxygen, emergency medications).
• collect tissue, blood, feces, urine or other bodily fluids for examination and analysis.
• euthanize animals
Percentage of time
40
Duties/Responsibilities
• Follow hospital standard operating procedures
• maintain appropriate medical records and communication logs
• adhere to pharmacy laws to ensure compliance
Percentage of time
20
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Job Summary
Company
University of Georgia
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open