Shelter Medicine LVT

Job Description

The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech is currently looking to fill an LVT position that supports the College of Veterinary Medicines a Shelter Medicine and Surgery clerkship. This position will assist at numerous animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the New River Valley. Each day is allocated to a different facility which requires daily commute.

Required Qualifications

LVT Licensed Veterinary Technician. Considerable 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 surgical instruments procedures and terminology. Basic knowledge of animal handling and restraint. Competency in calculating and drawing up medications including controlled substances under veterinarian supervision with a thorough understanding of DEA compliance requirements. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work efficiently with little supervision. Ability to multitask effectively and perform well in a fast-paced high-stress environment. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and workflows throughout the day. Strong critical-thinking skills with the ability to think creatively and develop practical solutions to challenges. Demonstrates patience professionalism and a willingness to support others in a positive learning environment. Ability to mentor teach and provide constructive guidance to students interns and team members while fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Biology Animal Science Dairy Science Veterinary Technology or related area. Experience in shelter medicine and/or high-quality high-volume spay/neuter surgery. Knowledge of computers with emphasis on word processing and simple spreadsheets.

Pay Band

4; Salary

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Salary; Starting at $45000; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

7/20/2026; will remain open until filled

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 eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors 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 numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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