ICU Veterinary Technician - Floater (On-Call, Weekends)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 41,165 - 50,312; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Technician/Floater to support clinical faculty and veterinary students in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. You will assist with ward management, administer treatments, and perform routine ICU nursing under faculty direction.

The role requires Virginia LVT licensure or eligibility, ICU experience, nursing skills, CPR knowledge, and strong communication. The position is 40+ hours weekly, non-exempt, with overtime potential and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Licensed or Licensed eligible in Virginia as a Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Experience in intensive care in a veterinary medical setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing skills.
• Knowledge of CPR.
• Ability to place intravenous catheters.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Rabies prophylaxis will be required (provided by employer).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to clinical faculty and veterinary students in the hospital.
• Perform ward and treatment room management and administer treatments/medications.
• Assist in ICU/Critical Care nursing procedures.
• On call for ICU coverage and cover ICU shifts including holidays.
• Work some weekends as required.
• Assist in other areas of the hospital as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR knowledge

IV catheter placement

Veterinary nursing basics

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or eligible

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Technician/Floater to support clinical faculty and veterinary students in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. You will assist with ward management, administer treatments, and perform routine ICU nursing under faculty direction.

The role requires Virginia LVT licensure or eligibility, ICU experience, nursing skills, CPR knowledge, and strong communication. The position is 40+ hours weekly, non-exempt, with overtime potential and weekend shifts.