Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Ability to work nontraditional hours to include nights, weekends, and some holidays.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Posting Date 10/27/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Animal Care Technician I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
Provide assistance to the Barn Manager with the care and management of the UGA Equestrian Team equine athletes. Job duties include but are not limited to health and maintenance of equines (E.g. daily equine care, veterinary care, and therapeutic management), inventory and organization of equine supplies, oversight and development of part time/student employees, assist with Equestrian competitions, and help maintain premier NCAA equine program. Coordinate with the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine as well as other veterinary practices to provide equine health care. May represent the equestrian barn in meetings and assume duties as directed in the absence of the farm or barn manager.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Skills in the oversight, management, and maintenance of horses, part-time and student workers, facilities and equipment.
Physical Demands
Bending, stooping, lifting approximately 50 lbs. Driving as needed to perform job related duties.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes 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 Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
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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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Veterinary Care - Assist Barn Manager with Veterinary Care of Equines.

• Assist with the administration of medications, treatment of injuries, deworming, vaccinations, coggins/EIA tests, Adequan injections, aftercare of joint injections, veterinary appointments, chiropractic appointments, farrier appointments.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Therapeutic Rehabilitation & Equine Exercise - Management of medical treatments & therapeutic care under guidance of Barn & Farm Manager.

• Fungal treatments, cold hosing / icing treatments, bandaging, surgical after care, bathing & grooming of equines, Equiband exercise, Laser therapy, Bemer treatments, massage pad treatments, exercise management of hot walker treatments & therapies.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Health & Maintenance - Assist Barn Manager with daily care of Equines.

• Feed, hay, water, stall cleaning, pasture integration, pasture management, equine nutrition management, transportation of equines, general daily horse care.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Inventory & Organization - Maintain inventory & organization of medical & therapeutic supplies.

• Medications: injectable medications, tablets / capsules / suspension ointments, wound sprays, thrush treatments, hoof packing, poultices.
• Medical Supplies: Needles, syringes, gauze, sheet cotton, Telfa pads, vet wrap, elasticon, Animal Lintex pads, etc.
• Grooming Supplies: Fungal treatments, shampoos, conditioners, chlorhexidine, betadine, rubbing alcohol.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Cleanliness & Aesthetic -Assist Barn Manager with overall cleanliness & organization of barn & pastures to maintain safety for equines & student athletes.

• Barn aisle, feed room, storage room, medication storage, horse stalls, tack room, pastures, paddocks.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Oversight & Development of Part-Time/Student Employees

• Supervise part time employees while on shift to maintain safe environment for part time employees, student athletes, & equines.
• Teaching and mentoring part time employees & student athletes in safe horse handling practices as well as minor wound or skin condition treatments.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities
Competitions - Assist Barn Staff with horse management & preparation of facility.

• Relocation of equines for competitions
• Medication administration
• Pre & Post meet therapies
• Pre & Post meet treatments
• Critical Care during meet
• Return of equines to pre-meet pasture / stall routines.

Other duties as assigned.
Percentage of time 5

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 Amber Bradley Recruitment Contact Email abradley@sports.uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter