Veterinary Technician-Shelter Medicine

Tuskegee University; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuskegee University in Alabama seeks a Veterinary Technician for the Shelter Medicine service to provide hands-on patient care under faculty veterinarians, interns, and students in a teaching hospital setting.

The role includes clinical support, teaching assistance, client communication, and participation in rounds and mentoring, with emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited veterinary technology program (or equivalent).
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, in the state of Alabama.
• At least one year of veterinary practice or academic veterinary technician experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, handling and monitoring of animals in the small animal services of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH).
• Assist faculty in routine and specialized procedures (physical exams, diagnostic sample collection, medication administration, anesthesia monitoring, pain management, CPR, specialty procedures, etc.).
• Support veterinary students and small animal interns by teaching and demonstrating technical skills (medication administration, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, bandaging, patient monitoring, etc.).
• Manage patient schedules, inventory, and medical records to ensure smooth operation of the shelter medicine service.
• Assist and support assigned service and other services as time/resources allow.
• Maintain all equipment in the shelter medicine and community practice areas of the hospital.
• Manage and monitor hospitalized patients.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards (AAHA, IACUC, USDA, OSHA, AVMA‑COE).
• Participate in academic rounds and contribute to the teaching and mentorship of future veterinarians and small animal rotating interns.
• Provide client communication and discharge education as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Dean, Department Head, VTH Director or Section Chief.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accredited veterinary technology program

Job description

Position Title

Veterinary Technician-Shelter Medicine

Status

Full Time

Job Summary

The Shelter Medicine Veterinary Technician will provide hands‑on patient care and support to faculty veterinarians, interns, and veterinary students. The role includes direct animal care, clinical support, teaching assistance, and client communication. This position is ideal for a technician who enjoys working in a dynamic, team‑oriented teaching hospital environment and who values mentorship and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, handling and monitoring of animals in the small animal services of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH).
• Assist faculty in routine and specialized procedures (physical exams, diagnostic sample collection, medication administration, anesthesia monitoring, pain management, CPR, specialty procedures, etc.).
• Support veterinary students and small animal interns by teaching and demonstrating technical skills (medication administration, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, bandaging, patient monitoring, etc.).
• Manage patient schedules, inventory, and medical records to ensure smooth operation of the shelter medicine service.
• Assist and support assigned service and other services as time/resources allow.
• Maintain all equipment in the shelter medicine and community practice areas of the hospital.
• Manage and monitor hospitalized patients.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards (AAHA, IACUC, USDA, OSHA, AVMA‑COE).
• Participate in academic rounds and contribute to the teaching and mentorship of future veterinarians and small animal rotating interns.
• Provide client communication and discharge education as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Dean, Department Head, VTH Director or Section Chief.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited veterinary technology program (or equivalent).
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, in the state of Alabama.
• At least one year of veterinary practice or academic veterinary technician experience required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to walk short distances.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items.
• Ability to view a computer terminal.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.