ECC Veterinary Assistant

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

71d • $36,500

About The Position

Join our dynamic and energetic team at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital! We are passionate about the fast-paced world of emergency medicine and dedicated to teaching the future of veterinary medicine. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the shared goal of providing exceptional care to our patients. We are seeking a dedicated ECC Veterinary Assistant to support our clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in the ICU/ECC (Emergency Critical Care) sections of our Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our emergency services and in delivering top-notch care to our animal patients.

Requirements

• Experience in a veterinary medical setting, preferably in emergency/intensive care.
• Strong knowledge of basic nursing skills and CPR.
• Ability to assist with advanced veterinary technician skills such as central venous line placement, urinary catheterization, and monitoring blood transfusions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in or interest in enrolling in a veterinary technician program, with tuition reimbursement opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized environment by performing cleaning and stocking duties.
• Provide basic care for animal patients, including walking dogs.
• Manage ward and treatment room operations, focusing on infection control and isolation management.
• Assist clinicians with receiving, triaging, and admitting emergency patients.
• Support critical care nursing procedures in the ICU.
• Administer treatments and medications as directed by clinical faculty.
• Instruct senior veterinary students in technical and manipulative skills related to ICU/Critical Care.
• Facilitating client communications and phone inquiries.
• Assisting with payment collection and financial discussions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with shift adjustments
• State retirement plan with pension option
• Excellent state medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation (up to 4 weeks), sick leave, paid holidays, and 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid continuing education and VTS, along with uniform allowance and tuition assistance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunity to take classes at Virginia Tech for free (up to 12 credits per year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed