ICU Veterinary Technician — Critical Care

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide technical support in the ICU. You will assist clinical faculty and senior veterinary students with critical care nursing procedures and supervise skill development in ICU/Critical Care.

The role requires Virginia LVT license or eligibility, ability to place IV catheters, strong communication, and conformance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible in Virginia as a Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Working knowledge of basic nursing skills and IV catheter placement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; rabies prophylaxis required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in the ICU.
• Perform critical care nursing procedures in the ICU and instruct students in ICU/Critical Care techniques.

Skills

LVT

Nursing skills

IV catheter

Communication

Rabies prophylaxis

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license

Job description

Virginia Tech's Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide technical support in the ICU. You will assist clinical faculty and senior veterinary students with critical care nursing procedures and supervise skill development in ICU/Critical Care.

The role requires Virginia LVT license or eligibility, ability to place IV catheters, strong communication, and conformance with safety protocols.