Large Animal Care Technician: Nursing & Handling Expert

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Tech’s Large Animal Clinic seeks an assistant to provide basic and intensive nursing care to admitted patients across services. You will assist clinical faculty, residents, interns, and senior veterinary students with patient care, animal handling, and the use of specialized diagnostic and medical equipment.

The role is on an as-needed basis with varying shifts, including weekends and holidays. The successful candidate will join a busy teaching hospital environment, contributing to

Qualifications

• Follow written and verbal instructions for patient care.
• Ability to recognize needs and set priorities for quality care.
• Ability to make sound emergency decisions for humans and animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing basic and intensive nursing care to all patients in the Large Animal Clinic.
• Support clinical faculty, residents, interns, and senior veterinary students in patient care and handling.
• Assist with the use of specialized diagnostic and medical equipment.
• Work on an as-needed basis with shifts including days, weekends, and holidays.

Job description

Virginia Tech’s Large Animal Clinic seeks an assistant to provide basic and intensive nursing care to admitted patients across services. You will assist clinical faculty, residents, interns, and senior veterinary students with patient care, animal handling, and the use of specialized diagnostic and medical equipment.

The role is on an as-needed basis with varying shifts, including weekends and holidays. The successful candidate will join a busy teaching hospital environment, contributing to