ICU Veterinary Technician: Critical Care Support

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a licensed Veterinary Technician to provide technical support in the ICU section of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The role involves performing critical care nursing procedures in the Intensive Care Unit under the guidance of clinical faculty and instructing senior veterinary students in ICU skills.

Requirements include Virginia LVT licensure, basic nursing skills, IV catheter placement, good communication, and rabies prophylaxis provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• Licensed or licensed eligible as a Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Working knowledge of basic nursing skills.
• Ability to place intravenous catheters.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Rabies prophylaxis will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in the ICU.
• Perform critical care nursing procedures in the ICU as directed by clinical faculty.
• Instruct senior veterinary students in ICU-related technical and manipulative skills.

Skills

LVT licensed

basic nursing skills

IV catheter placement

instruction comprehension

rabies prophylaxis

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a licensed Veterinary Technician to provide technical support in the ICU section of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The role involves performing critical care nursing procedures in the Intensive Care Unit under the guidance of clinical faculty and instructing senior veterinary students in ICU skills.

Requirements include Virginia LVT licensure, basic nursing skills, IV catheter placement, good communication, and rabies prophylaxis provided by the employer.