Large Animal Care / Restraint Tech

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

76d • $15

About The Position

The Large Animal Care / Restraint Tech position involves assisting in providing basic and intensive nursing care to all patients admitted for treatment at the Large Animal Clinic of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The role includes providing technical assistance to clinical faculty, residents, interns, and senior veterinary students regarding patient care, animal handling, and the use of specialized diagnostic and medical equipment. The position is on an as-needed basis and requires working varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to follow and comprehend written and verbal instructions concerning patient care.
• Ability to recognize needs and establish priorities for quality patient care.
• Ability to make sound emergency decisions regarding health and safety.
• Proficiency in handling and restraining all species and breeds of large animals.
• Ability to safely move and handle items weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to tolerate Rabies prophylaxis (provided by employer).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in veterinary care of large animals.
• Experience in various animal restraint methods.
• Experience with specialized related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing basic and intensive nursing care to all patients admitted to the Large Animal Clinic.
• Provide technical assistance to clinical faculty, residents, interns, and senior veterinary students.
• Handle and restrain all species and breeds of large animals safely.
• Administer drugs and pharmaceuticals by all acceptable routes of administration.
• Recognize needs and establish priorities to ensure quality patient care.
• Make sound emergency decisions concerning the health and safety of both humans and animals.
• Safely move and handle items weighing up to 75 lbs.

Benefits

• Starting salary at $15.00 an hour, commensurate with experience.
• Criminal conviction check required for successful candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services