Animal Caretaker

Posting Number : G / R08858P

Working Title : Animal Caretaker

Department :

VetMed-Veterinary Teaching Hos

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Employment Type : Employee

Anticipated Start Date :

05 / 15 / 2023

Posting Date : 04 / 20 / 2023

Open Until Filled :

Location of Vacancy :

Athens Area

EOO Statement :

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Duties / Responsibilities :

Removing manure and soiled shavings / bedding in patient stalls and kennels. Clean and disinfect discharged patient stalls. Prepare new patient stalls as directed by Lead Caretaker or Supervisor.

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Duties / Responsibilities :

Clean and maintain small and large animal areas on a regular basis by sweeping, vacuuming and hose clean.

Percentage of time :

Duties / Responsibilities :

Assists DVM’s, Technicians and Students when appropriate and requested.

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Classification Title :

Temporary Service / Maintenance

FLSA : Non-Exempt

FTE : Position Summary :

This work involves the cleaning and maintenance of patient facilities in the Vet Teaching Hospital. This includes :

1. Removing manure and soiled shavings / bedding in patient stalls and kennels.

2. Cleaning and disinfecting discharged patient stalls.

3. In specific areas of the hospital, floors are swept, vacuumed and hosed clean.

4. New patient stalls are prepared as directed by Lead Caretaker or Supervisor.

5. Various other facilities of the hospital in both large and small animal are also cleaned and maintained on a regular basis.

6. Assistance is also given to DVM’s, Technicians and Students where appropriate and requested.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies :

Comfortable in handling, cleaning and working in close proximity with small and large animals.

Physical Demands :

• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Sit, stand, stoop, bend intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• Work for long periods of time with arms extended.
• Work with cleaning solutions and strong animal odors.
• Wear of protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles, etc.

Is this a Position of Trust? :

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :

Does this position require a P-Card? :

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

Is driving a requirement of this position? :

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? :

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) :

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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 .