Veterinary Technician I/II – Onsite Research Animal Care

United Therapeutics; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

United Therapeutics, Blacksburg, VA, is hiring a Veterinary Technician I/II to support daily animal care and welfare in the transplant facility. You will assist with anesthesia during procedures, surgical support, and post‑operative care, while maintaining facility records and equipment.

This onsite role emphasizes teamwork and compliance with safety and biosecurity standards. The position requires AVMA‑accredited education, relevant large animal experience, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Associate degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program.
• 2+ years of experience in large animal care and handling with an associate degree, or 1+ years with a bachelor's degree.
• 1+ years of experience in facility and equipment maintenance.
• 1+ years of experience in data collection and record keeping.
• For Veterinary Technician II: 4+ years of experience with an associate degree, or 2+ years with a bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years of experience running anesthesia during large animal surgeries.
• 2+ years of experience in animal research and recordkeeping.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician - NAVTA licensed through VA Board of Veterinary Medicine.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours when applicable.
• Working knowledge of data collection, documentation, and recordkeeping practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administering animal anesthesia during transplant and other surgical procedures under supervision.
• Provide surgical assistance in experimental procedures under guidance and supervision.
• Perform routine animal care and operational support activities within the transplant facility independently.
• Assist with setting up CT imaging equipment and perform animal CT scans under supervision.
• Coordinate animal transfers to and from the transplant facility.
• Assist with maintenance activities for transplant facility equipment and scheduling preventive maintenance.

Skills

Animal care

Anesthesia

Surgical support

CT imaging

Recordkeeping

Data collection

Equipment maintenance

Communication

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology

Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Therapeutics, Blacksburg, VA, is hiring a Veterinary Technician I/II to support daily animal care and welfare in the transplant facility. You will assist with anesthesia during procedures, surgical support, and post‑operative care, while maintaining facility records and equipment.

This onsite role emphasizes teamwork and compliance with safety and biosecurity standards. The position requires AVMA‑accredited education, relevant large animal experience, and the ability to work