"ECC Veterinary Assistant"

ECC Veterinary Assistant

Company: Virginia Tech

Job Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Full-Time

Job Description

About Us:

Join our dynamic and energetic team at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital! We are passionate about the fast-paced world of emergency medicine and dedicated to teaching the future of veterinary medicine. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the shared goal of providing exceptional care to our patients.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated ECC Veterinary Assistant to support our clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in the ICU/ECC (Emergency Critical Care) sections of our Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our emergency services and in delivering top-notch care to our animal patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean and organized environment by performing cleaning and stocking duties.
• Provide basic care for animal patients, including walking dogs.
• Manage ward and treatment room operations, focusing on infection control and isolation management.
• Assist clinicians with receiving, triaging, and admitting emergency patients.
• Support critical care nursing procedures in the ICU.
• Administer treatments and medications as directed by clinical faculty.
• Instruct senior veterinary students in technical and manipulative skills related to ICU/Critical Care.
• Facilitating client communications and phone inquiries
• Assisting with payment collection and financial discussions

Why Join Us?

• Fun and Energetic Team: Work with a group of passionate professionals who love what they do. Our team is known for its camaraderie, mutual support, and a shared sense of purpose.
• Fast-Paced Environment: Thrive in an exciting and dynamic setting where no two days are the same. We embrace the challenges of emergency medicine with enthusiasm and dedication.
• Teaching and Learning: Contribute to the education of future veterinary doctors while enhancing your own skills. We believe in continuous learning and professional growth.
• Team Culture: Our team culture is built on respect, collaboration, and a positive attitude. We celebrate successes together and support each other through challenges. We value open communication, innovation, and a strong work ethic.
• Competitive Salary and Benefits: Enjoy a starting salary of $36,500, a sign-on bonus for new hires, and relocation benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
• Competitive salary with shift adjustments
• State retirement plan with pension option
• Excellent state medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation (up to 4 weeks), sick leave, paid holidays, and 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid continuing education and VTS, along with uniform allowance and tuition assistance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunity to take classes at Virginia Tech for free (up to 12 credits per year)

Required Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary medical setting, preferably in emergency/intensive care.
• Strong knowledge of basic nursing skills and CPR.
• Ability to assist with advanced veterinary technician skills such as central venous line placement, urinary catheterization, and monitoring blood transfusions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Enrollment in or interest in enrolling in a veterinary technician program, with tuition reimbursement opportunities available.

Pay Band

3; Salary

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting at $36,500; to commensurate with experience

Review Date

1/22/2025

Additional Information

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