Small Animal Veterinary Technician – Shelter Medicine & Community Practice

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to support the Small Animal Community Practice and Shelter Medicine programs at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. This role involves significant clinical responsibilities, including anesthesia and surgery, and supports both faculty and students. Candidates must be LVTs in Virginia, have strong skills in anesthesia and surgical procedures, and excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in Virginia with considerable experience in veterinary clinical practice.
• Proficiency in small animal anesthesia and surgical procedures is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sedation, induction, monitoring, and recovery of anesthetized patients.
• Placement of intravenous catheters and general laboratory operations.
• Conducting specialized diagnostic procedures and managing infection control.

Skills

Small animal general anesthesia

Surgical and operating room procedures

IV catheter placement

Laboratory procedures

Communication skills

Animal handling and restraint

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Virginia

Job description

Job Description

The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to support the Small Animal Community Practice and Shelter Medicine programs. Approximately 60% of this position supports clinical faculty and veterinary students in the Shelter Medicine Clerkship and the pre‑clinical curriculum through Multidisciplinary Labs (MDL), including anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, physical examination, and skills assessment. The remaining 40% supports Community/Practice within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). Shelter Medicine support is provided at multiple regional partner shelters on a rotating weekly basis.

Responsibilities

• Sedation, induction, monitoring, and recovery of anesthetized patients
• Placement of intravenous catheters
• General laboratory operations
• Specialized diagnostic procedures
• Infection control and isolation management

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Considerable experience in veterinary clinical practice
• Strong proficiency in small animal general anesthesia
• Strong proficiency in surgical and operating room procedures
• Strong proficiency in IV catheter placement
• Strong proficiency in laboratory procedures
• Strong proficiency in maintenance of anesthetic and surgical equipment
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology related to anesthesia and surgery
• Knowledge of CPR
• Competency in animal handling and restraint
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently
• Experience maintaining inventory and completing detailed documentation
• Proficiency with word processing and basic spreadsheet software

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience

Other Details

Pay Band: 4

Overtime Status: Non‑Exempt—eligible for overtime

Appointment Type: Restricted

Hours per week: 40

Review Date: May 18, 2026

Additional Information

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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