Small Animal Emergency Technician

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital is seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Small Animal Emergency Technician. This position provides technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in the ICU/ECC (Emergency Critical Care) sections of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Assists clinicians in receiving emergency patients, help triage and admit patients. Performs critical care nursing procedures in the Intensive Care Unit or treatment areas as directed by clinical faculty and instructs senior veterinary students in technical and manipulative skills relating to ECC/ICU during regular day shift or after hours shifts. On call and covers ICU shifts, including holidays. Assist in other areas as directed by supervisor.

Requirements

Licensed or licensed eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Working knowledge of basic nursing skills
Ability to place intravenous catheters
Experience in critical care nursing in a veterinary medical setting
Knowledge of CPR
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to safely move and handle up to 50 lbs.
Rabies prophylaxis will be required (provided by employer).

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years experience in a veterinary clinical setting, with emphasis on emergency and critical care.
VTS certification in ECC.

Responsibilities

Provides technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in the ICU/ECC sections of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Assists clinicians in receiving emergency patients, helps triage and admit patients.
Performs critical care nursing procedures in the Intensive Care Unit or treatment areas as directed by clinical faculty.
Instructs senior veterinary students in technical and manipulative skills relating to ECC/ICU during regular day shift or after hours shifts.
On call and covers ICU shifts, including holidays.
Assists in other areas as directed by supervisor.