Small Animal ICU Technician

4 months ago

Blacksburg, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Description

Does the thrill of emergency medicine/critical care appeal to you? Are you ready to use all of the technical skills you have learned as a Veterinary Technician? Do you relish learning and discussion with board-certified doctors, residents, interns, skilled technicians, and students? All while living in the beautiful, Blue Ridge mountains and receiving all the job benefits that a State University offers?

If your answer is yes, read on

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (Yes, home of the Hokie Bird) is looking for a motivated, energetic, hard-working LVT to join our dedicated and compassionate team.

As an ICU technician, you will use and teach your valuable skills to future veterinarians, while providing compassionate, nursing care to our patients

How you can help us:

- Perform triage and patient assessments for our ICU patients

- Venipuncture and catheter placement (peripheral, jugular, triple lumen)

-Cystocentesis, urinary catheters, naso-gastric and naso-esophageal tubing

-Oxygen therapies, chest tube management, mechanical ventilation

-CPR, BP, ECGs, and other advanced, life-saving procedures related to ER/ICU medicine

How we can help you:

-Competitive salary - $45,000/yr minimum, to commensurate with experience

-Eligible for overtime pay and shift differentials

-State retirement plan with pension option

-Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance

-Paid vacation (2-4 weeks), plus sick leave, plus paid holidays, plus 8 weeks paid parental leave

-Paid continuing education and VTS, along with uniform allowance and tuition assistance

Why Blacksburg?

Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains where outdoor activities abound, Blacksburg possesses 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 theatre productions. 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 sweatshirt and go catch a Virginia Tech game. Whatever your passions…we have something for you

  Required Qualifications

-Licensed or licensed eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Veterinary Technician (LVT). Knowledge of basic nursing skills and CPR; ability to place intravenous catheters; ability to understand and follow instructions; good interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to continue learning.

-Rabies prophylaxis is required (provided by employer).

Preferred Qualifications

-Experience in critical care nursing in a veterinary medical setting.

-VTS in Emergency & Critical Care

Pay Band

4; salary

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Pay Band 4; starting at $45,000/yr minimum, to commensurate with experience

Review Date

06/15/2022

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 dedicated 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 , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

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