Small Animal Veterinary Technician – Shelter Medicine & Community Practice

Job Description

The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to support the Small Animal Community Practice and Shelter Medicine programs.

Approximately 60% of this position supports clinical faculty and veterinary students in the Shelter Medicine Clerkship and the pre-clinical curriculum through Multidisciplinary Labs (MDL), including anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, physical examination, and skills assessment. The remaining 40% supports Community/Practice within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). Shelter Medicine support is provided at multiple regional partner shelters on a rotating weekly basis.

Responsibilities include advanced nursing care procedures such as:

• Sedation, induction, monitoring, and recovery of anesthetized patients
• Placement of intravenous catheters
• General laboratory operations
• Specialized diagnostic procedures
• Infection control and isolation management

Required Qualifications

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Considerable experience in veterinary clinical practice

Strong proficiency in:

• Small animal general anesthesia
• Surgical and operating room procedures
• IV catheter placement
• Laboratory procedures
• Maintenance of anesthetic and surgical equipment

Knowledge of veterinary terminology related to anesthesia and surgery

Knowledge of CPR

Competency in animal handling and restraint

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently

Experience maintaining inventory and completing detailed documentation

Proficiency with word processing and basic spreadsheet software

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience

Pay Band
4

Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type
Restricted

Hours per week
40

Review Date
May 18, 2026

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