ECC Veterinary Assistant

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Shift adjustments

State retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

CE opportunities

Tuition assistance

Free Virginia Tech courses

Job summary

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital is seeking an ECC Veterinary Assistant to support ICU and emergency care, working with faculty and senior students. The role includes overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts to ensure continuous patient care.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, triage support, infection control, and client communications. CPA/cpr skills and a positive team attitude are essential for success in this fast-paced, teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary medical setting.
• Strong nursing skills and CPR knowledge.
• Ability to assist with central venous line placement, urinary catheterization, and transfusions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized environment and stock supplies.
• Provide basic patient care and walking dogs.
• Manage ward operations with infection control focus.
• Assist with triage, admission of emergency patients.
• Support ICU nursing procedures and medication administration.
• Instruct senior students in ICU/critical care skills.
• Handle client communications and payment inquiries.

Skills

Vet setting experience

CPR knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Vet technician program enrollment

Job description

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. The hospital provides continuous patient care services, this position requires participation in a schedule that includes overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage. Work hours may be adjusted periodically to ensure adequate staffing and support of hospital operations.

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. Our benefits package includes:
  • Competitive salary with shift adjustments
  • State retirement plan with pension option
  • Excellent state medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 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
  • 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

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: 11/23/2026

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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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