ECC Veterinary Assistant

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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)
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation benefits

What This Job Offers

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