Small Animal Veterinary Technician – Shelter Medicine & Community Practice

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to support the Small Animal Community Practice and Shelter Medicine programs. Approximately 60% of this position supports clinical faculty and veterinary students in the Shelter Medicine Clerkship and the pre-clinical curriculum through Multidisciplinary Labs (MDL), including anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, physical examination, and skills assessment. The remaining 40% supports Community/Practice within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). Shelter Medicine support is provided at multiple regional partner shelters on a rotating weekly basis.

Requirements

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Considerable experience in veterinary clinical practice
• Strong proficiency in small animal general anesthesia
• Surgical and operating room procedures
• IV catheter placement
• Laboratory procedures
• Maintenance of anesthetic and surgical equipment
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology related to anesthesia and surgery
• Knowledge of CPR
• Competency in animal handling and restraint
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently
• Experience maintaining inventory and completing detailed documentation
• Proficiency with word processing and basic spreadsheet software

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Sedation, induction, monitoring, and recovery of anesthetized patients
• Placement of intravenous catheters
• General laboratory operations
• Specialized diagnostic procedures
• Infection control and isolation management

What This Job Offers

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