Patient Care Vet Assistant

Virginia Tech

Job Location:

Leesburg, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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; Wage

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

21.00 an hour

Hours per week

Up to 29

Review Date

5/10/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt 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 aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicinecollege 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 officesand research institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job DescriptionThis 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 ba...