"Community Practice Technician"

Job Description

Provides technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in the medical sections of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, including ward and treatment room management, administering treatments and medications ordered by clinical faculty. Provides technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in regards to Anesthesia for Community Practice patients. Special nursing care procedures may include special diagnostic procedures, infection control/isolation management, and support of procedures. Assists in other areas of the hospital as directed by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Licensed or Licensed eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Veterinary Technician (LVT); Experience in anesthesia and / or intensive care in a veterinary medical setting; working knowledge of basic nursing skills as well as knowledge of basic anesthetic equipment and monitoring; ability to place intravenous catheters and to perform endotracheal intubation; knowledge of CPR; ability to understand instructions; excellent communication skills; Rabies prophylaxis will be required (provided by employer).

Preferred Qualifications

Considerable experience in a veterinary clinical setting.

Pay Band

4; salary

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

starting at $44,192, will commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40+

Review Date

01/15/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.