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    Patient Care Vet Assistant

    • 536878
    • Leesburg, Virginia
    • Equine Medical Ancillary
    • Hourly Wage/Part-Time
    • College of Veterinary Medicine
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    Job Description

    This position provides care for equine patients through administration of medications and treatments, specimen collection, monitoring vital signs, record keeping, and assisting in the preparation and performance of special procedures. Responsible for acceptable levels of cleanliness in barns, treatment areas, and other related areas.

    Required Qualifications

    Previous equine experience and/or veterinary assistant experience; working knowledge of basic principles of equine care; demonstrated knowledge of equine restraint and handling techniques; ability to follow established protocol and procedures; excellent communication skills. Must be able to safely move and handle up to 75lbs. Must be 18 years old.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Licensed Veterinary Technician or training in animal science or a health-related field.

    Pay Band

    3

    Overtime Status

    Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

    Appointment Type

    Restricted

    Salary Information

    21.00

    Hours per week

    Up to 29

    Review Date

    Open until filled

    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 community 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 undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

    Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

    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, ethnicity or 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.

    If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sonya Kessler at skessler@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.


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