Patient Care Vet Assistant

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide care for equine patients, administer medications, collect specimens, monitor vital signs, and assist in procedures. The role also requires maintaining cleanliness in barns and treatment areas.

The successful candidate will have equine experience or veterinary assistant background, knowledge of equine restraint, and strong communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Equine experience or veterinary assistant experience.
• Knowledge of basic equine care and handling.
• Knowledge of equine restraint and handling techniques.
• Ability to follow established protocols and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to safely move and handle up to 75 lbs.
• Must be 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Care for equine patients through administration of medications and treatments.
• Collect specimens and monitor vital signs.
• Maintain accurate records and assist in preparation and performance of special procedures.
• Ensure cleanliness in barns and treatment areas.

Skills

Equine care

Equine restraint

Communication skills

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician or related training

Job description

Job Description

This position provides care for equine patients through administration of medications and treatments, specimen collection, monitoring vital signs, record keeping, and assisting in the preparation and performance of special procedures. Responsible for acceptable levels of cleanliness in barns, treatment areas, and other related areas.

Required Qualifications

Previous equine experience and/or veterinary assistant experience; working knowledge of basic principles of equine care; demonstrated knowledge of equine restraint and handling techniques; ability to follow established protocol and procedures; excellent communication skills. Must be able to safely move and handle up to 75lbs. Must be 18 years old.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed Veterinary Technician or training in animal science or a health-related field.

Pay Band

3; wage

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

21.00

Hours per week

Up to 29

Review Date

9/10/2026; posting will remain open until filled

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive communitydedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college,Graduate School, and Honors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension officesand research institutes.A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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