Small Animal ICU Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Rabies prophylaxis provided by employer

Opportunity for overtime pay

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg is looking for a Veterinary Technician to provide technical support in the ICU section of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The role involves providing critical care nursing procedures, instructing veterinary students, and being on call for ICU coverage.

The successful candidate must be licensed as a Veterinary Technician in Virginia and have experience in critical care. Competitive starting salary at $45,000 per year, with the potential for overtime pay.

Qualifications

• Licensed or Licensed eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Veterinary Technician.
• Experience in critical care nursing in a veterinary medical setting.
• Ability to place intravenous catheters.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in the ICU.
• Perform critical care nursing procedures as directed by clinical faculty.
• Instruct senior veterinary students in ICU/Critical Care skills.

Skills

Licensed or Licensed eligible as a Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Experience in critical care nursing

Ability to place intravenous catheters

Knowledge of CPR

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

Provides technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in the ICU section of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Performs critical care nursing procedures in the Intensive Care Unit as directed by clinical faculty and instructs senior veterinary students in technical and manipulative skills relating to ICU/Critical Care. On call for ICU coverage and covers ICU shifts, including holidays. Other areas as directed by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed or Licensed eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Veterinary Technician (LVT)
• Experience in critical care nursing in a veterinary medical setting
• Ability to place intravenous catheters
• Knowledge of CPR
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Rabies prophylaxis required (provided by employer)

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a veterinary clinical setting

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

6/26/2026

Additional Information

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

EEO Statement

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.

Accommodations

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Amy Alexander-Husband at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.