Veterinary Technician I/II (Blacksburg, VA)

United Therapeutics Corporation•Blacksburg, VA

1d•$30 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

United Therapeutics is hiring a Veterinary Technician I/II to provide animal care and hands-on research support at its Blacksburg, Virginia transplant facility. The role supports the daily care and well-being of research animals and assists with anesthesia, surgical procedures, imaging, and post-operative care. The technician also supports animal welfare through feeding and health monitoring, maintains medical equipment, contributes to facility records and sample inventory, and helps ensure the facility remains clean and operationally ready. Work is performed onsite, with duties carried out independently or under supervision depending on the task and level.

Requirements

Associate degree in veterinary technology from a program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), or the stated education and experience requirements for the applicable level.
Veterinary Technician I: 2+ years of large animal care and handling experience with an associate degree, or 1+ year with a bachelor's degree.
Veterinary Technician I: 1+ year of facility and equipment maintenance experience.
Veterinary Technician I: 1+ year of data collection and recordkeeping experience.
Veterinary Technician II: 4+ years of large animal care and handling experience with an associate degree, or 2+ years with a bachelor's degree.
Veterinary Technician II: 2+ years of experience running anesthesia during large animal surgeries.
Veterinary Technician II: 2+ years of experience in animal research and recordkeeping.
Licensed Veterinary Technician—NAVTA Licensed Vet Tech through the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours when applicable.
Working knowledge of animal husbandry, including animal nutrition, care, and safety.
Working knowledge of animal research regulations, including the Animal Welfare Act and applicable USDA, FDA, and DEA requirements.
Working knowledge of data collection, documentation, and recordkeeping practices.
Strong recordkeeping and documentation skills.
Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
Working knowledge of facility operations and maintenance.
Ability to coordinate routine operational activities and follow through on assigned responsibilities.
Ability to maintain biosecurity requirements, including avoiding contact with pigs outside of company operations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology from a program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Responsibilities

Assist with administering animal anesthesia during transplant and other surgical procedures under supervision; adjust ventilation and medical treatments based on measured hemodynamic parameters and surgeon guidance.
Provide surgical assistance in experimental surgical procedures under guidance and supervision.
Perform routine animal care and operational support activities within the transplant facility independently.
Assist with setting up CT imaging equipment, perform animal CT scans under supervision, and follow radiation safety protocols.
Collect, store, ship, and maintain inventory records for research animal samples under general supervision.
Coordinate animal transfers to and from the transplant facility.
Assist with maintenance activities for transplant facility equipment, including coordinating preventive maintenance scheduling with service representatives.
Follow SOPs, forms, and quality assurance standards, and assist with reviews and revisions under guidance.
Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of the swine research facility.
Provide support for research activities and perform other duties as assigned.