Veterinary Technician - Small Animal Community Practice

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

Job summary

Tuskegee University invites applications for a Veterinary Technician in the Small Animal Community Practice. The role provides hands-on patient care and supports faculty veterinarians, interns, and veterinary students in a dynamic, teaching hospital setting.

The technician will assist in routine and specialized procedures, support student education, manage scheduling and records, and help maintain equipment and compliance with AAHA/IACUC/USDA/OSHA/AVMA-COE standards.

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

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 Community Practice/shelter medicine service.
• Assist and support assigned service and other services as time/resources allow.
• Maintain all equipment in the community practice and shelter medicine areas of the VTH .
• 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, VT H Director or Section Chief.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

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.

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Small Animal Community Practice

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Resume/CV
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.
• Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

The Small Animal Community Practice 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, and 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.

• 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 Community Practice/shelter medicine service.
• Assist and support assigned service and other services as time/resources allow.
• Maintain all equipment in the community practice and shelter medicine areas of the VTH .
• 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, VT H Director or Section Chief.

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)

• 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.

Knowledge:

• Provide daily care, handling and monitoring of animals in the small animal services of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( VTH ).

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as a part of a collaborative team.

Position Information

Open Date

10/02/2026

Open Until Filled No

Will this position required travel?

No

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

No

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

Yes