Small Animal Emergency Technician

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech is searching for a qualified Small Animal Emergency Technician. This role involves providing technical support in the ICU and working with clinical faculty and veterinary students during emergencies.

Candidates must be licensed or eligible in Virginia and possess solid critical care nursing skills. The position also entails assisting with on-call duties and shifting responsibilities as necessary, ensuring the highest quality of animal care.

Qualifications

• Licensed or licensed eligible in Virginia as a Veterinary Technician.
• Experience in veterinary emergency and critical care nursing.
• Must safely handle and move animals up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to faculty and veterinary students in ICU.
• Assist in triaging and admitting emergency patients.
• Perform critical care nursing procedures as directed.

Skills

Veterinary Technician License

Basic nursing skills

Intravenous catheter placement

Critical care nursing experience

CPR knowledge

Communication skills

Physical ability to handle up to 50 lbs

Education

Licensed or licensed eligible Veterinary Technician

Job description

Job Description

The Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital is seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Small Animal Emergency Technician. This position provides technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in the ICU/ECC (Emergency Critical Care) sections of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The technician assists clinicians in receiving emergency patients, helps triage and admit patients, performs critical care nursing procedures in the Intensive Care Unit or treatment areas as directed by clinical faculty, and instructs senior veterinary students in technical and manipulative skills relating to ECC/ICU during regular day shift or after‑hours shifts. The role includes on‑call duties, covers ICU shifts including holidays, and assists in other areas as directed by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed or licensed eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Veterinary Technician (LVT)
• Working knowledge of basic nursing skills
• Ability to place intravenous catheters
• Experience in critical care nursing in a veterinary medical setting
• Knowledge of CPR
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to safely move and handle up to 50 lbs.
• Rabies prophylaxis will be required (provided by employer)

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a veterinary clinical setting, with emphasis on emergency and critical care
• VTS certification in ECC

Pay Band

4; Salary

Overtime Status

Non‑Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting at $45,000; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40+

Review Date

7/1/2026

Additional Information

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

EEO Statement

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