"ECC Veterinary Assistant"

ECC Veterinary Assistant

Company: Virginia Tech

Job Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital is seeking qualified candidates for the position of ECC Veterinary Assistant. This position provides support to clinical faculty, staff and veterinary students in the Small Animal Clinic of the hospital. Duties include assisting with basic nursing procedures, maintaining supplies, cleaning and disinfecting daily, assisting in restraining and manipulation of patients, and other duties as directed by supervisor and faculty.

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 transfusion. 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

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting at $36,501.00, commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40+

Review Date

06/30/2025

Additional Information

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

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Mandi Womble at mandiw@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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