Small Animal Veterinary Technician & Lab Instructor

Lincoln Memorial University; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University seeks a Technician-Small Animal to support veterinary labs and clinical activities. The role involves assisting in lab setup, instruction under a veterinarian, and maintaining orderly records and equipment.

The position requires an AS/AS in Veterinary Medical Technology and eligibility for Virginia licensure, with preferred two years of clinical experience and prior instruction in an associate degree program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of A.S. or A.A.S. in Veterinary Medical Technology.
• Currently holds, or eligible to hold, a valid veterinary technician license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and the community.
• Contribute to the overall success of the academic team and the university as a whole.
• Collaborate and foster relationships with peers, colleges on campus, and external partners to achieve goals.
• Participate on university committees.
• Assist designated faculty to provide clinical and lab experiences for students efficiently and professionally.
• Initiate supply requests.
• Coordinate facility requests with the site coordinator as directed.
• Educate students under faculty supervision in veterinary clinical skills and record student progress.
• Maintain records and evaluations of student activities during clinical experiences.
• Ensure OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student activities.
• Oversee animal medical records used in teaching.
• Comply with IACUC guidelines and AVMA accrediting bodies.
• Assist in supervising labs and clinical activities for assigned courses.
• Organize resources including faculty, animals, student groups, equipment, and consumables.

Skills

Lab supervision

Clinical instruction

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

AS/AS in Veterinary Medical Technology

Job description

Lincoln Memorial University seeks a Technician-Small Animal to support veterinary labs and clinical activities. The role involves assisting in lab setup, instruction under a veterinarian, and maintaining orderly records and equipment.

The position requires an AS/AS in Veterinary Medical Technology and eligibility for Virginia licensure, with preferred two years of clinical experience and prior instruction in an associate degree program.