Small Animal Veterinary Technician/Floater

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 41,165 - 50,312; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Technician/Floater to support clinical faculty and veterinary students in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. You will assist with ward management, administer treatments, and perform routine ICU nursing under faculty direction.

The role requires Virginia LVT licensure or eligibility, ICU experience, nursing skills, CPR knowledge, and strong communication. The position is 40+ hours weekly, non-exempt, with overtime potential and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Licensed or Licensed eligible in Virginia as a Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Experience in intensive care in a veterinary medical setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing skills.
• Knowledge of CPR.
• Ability to place intravenous catheters.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Rabies prophylaxis will be required (provided by employer).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to clinical faculty and veterinary students in the hospital.
• Perform ward and treatment room management and administer treatments/medications.
• Assist in ICU/Critical Care nursing procedures.
• On call for ICU coverage and cover ICU shifts including holidays.
• Work some weekends as required.
• Assist in other areas of the hospital as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR knowledge

IV catheter placement

Veterinary nursing basics

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or eligible

Job description

Job Description

The Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine TeachingHospital is seeking qualified candidates for the position of SmallAnimal Veterinary Technician/Floater. The position providestechnical support to clinical faculty and veterinary students inthe medical sections of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, includingward and treatment room management, administering treatments andmedications ordered by clinical faculty. Special nursing careprocedures may include special diagnostic procedures, infectioncontrol/isolation management. Performs critical care nursingprocedures in the ICU as directed by clinical faculty and instructsveterinary students in technical and manipulative skills related toICU/Critical Care. On call for ICU coverage and covers ICU shiftsincluding holidays. Needs to be available to work some weekends.Assists in other areas of the hospital as directed bysupervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed or Licensed eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia as aVeterinary Technician (LVT)
• experience in intensive care in aveterinary medical setting
• demonstrates knowledge of basic nursingskills
• knowledge of CPR
• ability to place intravenous catheters
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Rabiesprophylaxis will be required (provided by employer)

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a veterinary clinical setting.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting at $45,739, commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40+

Review Date

August 10, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminalconviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve),Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking ahands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to beleaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institutionthat enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout theworld, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, andcreativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverseenrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, andprofessional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presenceacross Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C.area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sitesin Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes . A leading global research institution,Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in researchannually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professionaldevelopment opportunities and university shared governance . These valuablecontributions to university shared governance provide importantrepresentation and perspective, along with opportunities for uniqueand impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, orapplicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (includingpregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, geneticinformation, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation,race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, orotherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquireabout, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensationof other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protectedby law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire anaccommodation, please contact Carrie Nowlin [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10business days prior to the event.