Small Animal Emergency Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a Small Animal Emergency Technician at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. The role involves providing technical support in the ICU and assisting in emergency patient care.

Qualified candidates should hold a Veterinary Technician License in Virginia and possess strong nursing skills and the ability to assist in critical care procedures. The position offers a starting salary of $45,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible to practice as a Veterinary Technician in Virginia.
• Experience in critical care nursing in a veterinary setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to faculty and students in the ICU/ECC.
• Assist in the triage and admission of emergency patients.
• Perform critical care nursing procedures as directed by clinical faculty.

Skills

Licensed or licensed eligible in Virginia as Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Working knowledge of basic nursing skills

Ability to place intravenous catheters

Experience in critical care nursing

Knowledge of CPR

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to safely move and handle up to 50 lbs

Job description

Job Description

The Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine TeachingHospital is seeking qualified candidates for the position of aSmall Animal Emergency Technician. This position provides technicalsupport to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in theICU/ECC (Emergency Critical Care) sections of the VeterinaryTeaching Hospital. Assists clinicians in receiving emergencypatients, help triage and admit patients. Performs critical carenursing procedures in the Intensive Care Unit or treatment areas asdirected by clinical faculty and instructs senior veterinarystudents in technical and manipulative skills relating to ECC/ICUduring regular day shift or after hours shifts. On call and coversICU shifts, including holidays. Assist in other areas as directedby supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed or licensed eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia as aVeterinary Technician (LVT)
• working knowledge of basic nursingskills
• ability to place intravenous catheters
• experience incritical care nursing in a veterinary medical setting
• knowledge ofCPR
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• must be ableto 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, withemphasis on emergency and critical care. VTS certification inECC.

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 criminalconviction check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.