Small Animal Veterinary Technician – Shelter Medicine & Community Practice

Job Description

The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to support the Small Animal Community Practice and Shelter Medicine programs.

Approximately 60% of this position supports clinical faculty and veterinary students in the Shelter Medicine Clerkship and the pre-clinical curriculum through Multidisciplinary Labs (MDL) including anesthesia surgery dentistry physical examination and skills assessment. The remaining 40% supports Community/Practice within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). Shelter Medicine support is provided at multiple regional partner shelters on a rotating weekly basis.

Responsibilities include advanced nursing care procedures such as:
-Sedation induction monitoring and recovery of anesthetized patients
-Placement of intravenous catheters
-General laboratory operations
-Specialized diagnostic procedures
-Infection control and isolation management

Required Qualifications

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Considerable experience in veterinary clinical practice
Strong proficiency in:
* Small animal general anesthesia
* Surgical and operating room procedures
* IV catheter placement
* Laboratory procedures
* Maintenance of anesthetic and surgical equipment
Knowledge of veterinary terminology related to anesthesia and surgery
Knowledge of CPR
Competency in animal handling and restraint
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently
Experience maintaining inventory and completing detailed documentation
Proficiency with word processing and basic spreadsheet software

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Hours per week

40

Review Date

May 18 2026

Additional Information

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

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