Equine Clinical Veterinary Assistant — ER, Imaging & OR

Virginia Tech; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Leesburg, VA, is seeking a Clinical Veterinary Assistant to support clinicians in daily patient care for equine patients, including emergency and inpatient cases. The role covers treatments, anesthesia recovery, diagnostic imaging, lab work and necropsy support.

The position requires horses handling experience, strong communication, and ability to follow protocols. Overtime and on-call after-hours coverage are part of the duties; the successful candidate must pass a criminal

Qualifications

• 'Experience handling sport, pleasure and competition horses'
• 'Knowledge of equine anatomy and veterinary terminology'
• 'Ability to follow established protocols and instructions'
• 'Excellent communication, both oral and written'
• 'Experience with computers'

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with daily patient care across emergency, outpatient and inpatient cases
• Provide treatments and medication administration
• Assist with diagnostic procedures involving all imaging modalities
• Provide operating room support and case circulation
• Assist with laboratory and pathology testing; necropsy support
• Provide dispensary and anesthesia recovery support
• Train veterinary technician students, veterinary students and interns
• Participate in shared rotational emergency after-hours and weekend on-call coverage

Skills

Equine care & handling

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Computer experience

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Veterinary Practice Management System

Job description

Virginia Tech in Leesburg, VA, is seeking a Clinical Veterinary Assistant to support clinicians in daily patient care for equine patients, including emergency and inpatient cases. The role covers treatments, anesthesia recovery, diagnostic imaging, lab work and necropsy support.

The position requires horses handling experience, strong communication, and ability to follow protocols. Overtime and on-call after-hours coverage are part of the duties; the successful candidate must pass a criminal