PRN Veterinarian

Department website 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 hours p/day, 7 days p/week, days per year. Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Anticipated Start Date //4 Posting Date //4 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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or 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@). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 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..1.2 and can be found online at policymanual/section8/C/#p8.2._personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at policymanual/section6/C3. 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 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 Duties/Responsibilities Follow hospital standard operating procedures maintain appropriate medical records and communication logs adhere to pharmacy laws to ensure compliance Percentage of time Position Details Position Information Classification Title Temporary Hourly Professional FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE . Minimum Qualifications Position Summary This position is part-time, as needed, within the Emergency Critical Care unit of the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The PRN Veterinarian will work within the unit assessing, treating, and developing surgery or treatment plans for unwell small animal patients of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Licensed in good standing to practice Veterinary medicine within the State of Georgia. Experience in emergency medicine. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Have extensive experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating small animals, mostly cats and dogs. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Work collaboratively and collegially within a team of veterinary professionals and veterinary students. Physical Demands -extensive movement within multiple areas of the hospital .-carrying up to lbs.-working around infectious disease the requires isolation protocols-PPE including, but not limited to, mask, gloves, radiation apron, face shield 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 Is driving a requirement of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 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 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. 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 Sonya Lane Recruitment Contact Email slane@ Recruitment Contact Phone