Job Description
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) at Virginia Tech is currently looking to fill a veterinary assistant position that supports the College of Veterinary Medicine's Shelter Medicine and Surgery clerkship. This position will assist in a veterinary teaching program that is conducted at numerous animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the region surrounding the VMCVM.
Required Qualifications
Experience in a veterinary practice with knowledge of surgical procedures, general laboratory operations, and anesthetic and surgical equipment. Experience and familiarity with veterinary anesthesia machines, veterinary surgical instruments, veterinary procedures, and veterinary terminology. Basic knowledge in animal handling and restraint. Strong organizational and communication skills and ability to work efficiently. Knowledge of computers with emphasis on word processing and simple spreadsheets.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or LVT student. Degree in Biology, Animal Science, Dairy Science, Veterinary Technology or related area
Pay Band
3; Salary
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
starting at 36,501 and commensurate with experience
Review Date
December 18, 2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive communitydedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicinecollege, Graduate School , andHonors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including theInnovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerousExtension offices andresearch centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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