Large Animal Technician

State of Virginia • Blacksburg, VA

371d • $36,501

About The Position

Provides basic and intensive nursing care to all patients of all services admitted for treatment to the Large Animal Clinic of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Provides technical assistance to clinical faculty, residents, interns, and senior veterinary students concerning all aspects of patient care, animal handling and the application and use of specialized diagnostic and medical equipment. Subject to work and/or be oncall for varying shifts, days of the week, weekends and holidays. Assist in other areas as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with senior veterinary students and clinical staff.
• Recognize needs and establish priorities for patient care.
• Experience handling large farm animals and knowledge of animal restraint methods.
• Knowledge of large animal anatomy, physiology, and etiology.
• Proficiency in operating sophisticated medical equipment.
• Ability to safely move and handle 75 pounds.
• Willingness to tolerate rabies prophylaxis.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Veterinary Technician.
• Knowledge of basic nursing skills and veterinary pharmaceuticals.
• Experience in a veterinary medical setting.
• Familiarity with large animal surgical and medical procedures.
• Ability to work well in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and intensive nursing care to large animal patients.
• Assist clinical faculty, residents, interns, and senior veterinary students with patient care.
• Handle and restrain large animals for treatment and procedures.
• Administer drugs and pharmaceuticals to large animals by various routes.
• Operate and maintain specialized medical equipment such as IV pumps, heart monitors, and ultrasound lasers.
• Make sound emergency decisions regarding the health and safety of patients and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees