Community Practice Vet Tech

Provides technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in the medical sections of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, including ward and treatment room management, administering treatments and medications ordered by clinical faculty. Provides technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in regards to Anesthesia for Community Practice patients. Special nursing care procedures may include special diagnostic procedures, infection control/isolation management and supports OR procedures. Performs critical care nursing procedures in the Intensive Care Unit as directed by clinical faculty and instructs senior veterinary students in technical and manipulative skills related to ICU/Critical Care. On call for ICU coverage and covers ICU shifts including holidays. Assists in other areas of the hospital as directed by supervisor.

Why did you become a Veterinary Technician?  Because you love animals?  Then come showcase your passion, talent and skills in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s Community Practice!

Community Practice is the Small Animal Primary Care Service here at the Veterinary College, providing full-service, outpatient preventive health, dental and surgical care to local small animal clients.  We pride ourselves on low stress handling of patients.  You will play a crucial role in helping to educate our future veterinarians.  Working alongside Board Certified clinicians, residents, interns, LVTs and students, you will help our patients with every aspect of their care. 

Utilizing your invaluable technical skills to help teach the next generation of veterinarians through engagement in:

• New puppy/kitten visits (vaccines, microchips, parasite treatment and prevention, client education)
• General health care (venipuncture, cystocentesis, lab tests, ear cleanings, skin scrapes, FNAs, nail trims)
• Dentistry (State-of-the-art dental radiography, oral blocks, surgeries/extractions/root canals, prophys
• Anesthesia and surgery (laparoscopic spays, gastropexies, neuters, lumpectomies, soft tissue and orthopedic procedures)
• Fear free and low stress handling
• Holistic procedures (Acupuncture, laser therapy, ultrasound therapies)
• Emergencies/Urgent care (catheter placements, ECG, capnography, fluids, O2 cage, pharmaceuticals)

Amazing ways we can help you….

• Competitive salary – Minimum of $42,500/year, commensurate with experience
• State retirement plan with pension option
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid vacation, plus sick leave, plus paid holidays, plus 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual CE and uniform allowance
• On the job technical training in focused areas is available to support your growth and development
• Signing bonus and LVT student loan repayment assistance available
• Relocation assistance available for qualified applicants

In Addition:

• Take classes at VT for free!  Up to 12 credits per year.
• PerkSpot:    Exclusive VT discounts on flights, car rentals, vacation getaways, concerts, sports, restaurants, bikes, instruments, clothes…. the list goes on and on.
• TimelyCare:  A virtual health service offered to all VT employees at no cost.  (Health coaching, counseling, and wellness programs like yoga, mindfulness, nutrition, etc)
• VT Fitness Park, aquatic programs and intermural sports

Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains, where outdoor activities abound, Blacksburg dances with the idyllic, eclectic vibe of a college town. Hikers and bikers can explore the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail, water lovers hit the New River for kayaking or white-water rafting, and the vibrant, cultural scene draws local artists, musicians, and performing arts. Bring your dogs to the farmers markets, wineries and breweries nestled amongst the rolling, green hills.  Ride your horse or mountain bike around the Pandapas Pond trail system.  Don a maroon and orange sweatshirt and go catch a Virginia Tech Hokies game. Whatever your passions…we have something for you!

 Required Qualifications