Job DescriptionWhy did you become a Veterinary Technician? Because you love animals? Then come showcase your passion, talent and skills in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital's Community Practice!Community Practice is the Small Animal Primary Care Service here at the Veterinary College, providing full-service, outpatient preventive health, dental and surgical care to local small animal clients. We pride ourselves on low stress handling of patients. You will play a crucial role in helping to educate our future veterinarians. Working alongside Board Certified clinicians, residents, interns, LVTs and students, you will help our patients with every aspect of their care. Amazing ways you can help us…Utilizing your invaluable technical skills to help teach the next generation of veterinarians through engagement in:New puppy/kitten visits (vaccines, microchips, parasite treatment and prevention, client education)General health care (venipuncture, cystocentesis, lab tests, ear cleanings, skin scrapes, FNAs, nail trims)Dentistry (State-of-the-art dental radiography, oral blocks, surgeries/extractions/root canals, prophysAnesthesia and surgery (laparoscopic spays, gastropexies, neuters, lumpectomies, soft tissue and orthopedic procedures)Fear free and low stress handlingHolistic procedures (Acupuncture, laser therapy, ultrasound therapies)Emergencies/Urgent care (catheter placements, ECG, capnography, fluids, O2 cage, pharmaceuticals)Amazing ways we can help you….Competitive salary –Minimumof $42,500/year, commensurate with experienceState retirement plan with pension optionExcellent medical, dental, vision and life insurancePaid vacation,plussick leave,pluspaid holidays,plus8 weeks paid parental leaveAnnual CE and uniform allowanceOn the job technical training in focused areas is available to support your growth and developmentSigning bonus and LVT student loan repayment assistance availableRelocation assistance available for qualified applicantsIn Addition:Take classes at VT for free! Up to 12 credits per year.PerkSpot: Exclusive VT discounts on flights, car rentals, vacation getaways, concerts, sports, restaurants, bikes, instruments, clothes…. the list goes on and on.TimelyCare: A virtual health service offered to all VT employees at no cost. (Health coaching, counseling, and wellness programs like yoga, mindfulness, nutrition, etc)VT Fitness Park, aquatic programs and intermural sportsWhy Blacksburg?Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains, where outdoor activities abound, Blacksburg dances with the idyllic, eclectic vibe of a college town. Hikers and bikers can explore the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail, water lovers hit the New River for kayaking or white-water rafting, and the vibrant, cultural scene draws local artists, musicians, and performing arts. Bring your dogs to the farmers markets, wineries and breweries nestled amongst the rolling, green hills. Ride your horse or mountain bike around the Pandapas Pond trail system. Don a maroon and orange sweatshirt and go catch a Virginia Tech Hokies game. Whatever your passions…we have something for you!Required QualificationsLicensed 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 QualificationsConsiderable experience in a veterinary clinical setting.Pay Band4; SalaryAppointment TypeRegularSalary InformationStarting at 42,500.00, commensurate with experienceReview Date4/25/2024Additional InformationThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated 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 communitydedicated 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 medicinecollege, Graduate School , andHonors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including theInnovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerousExtension offices andresearch centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contactRobyn Foxat ****** during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
