Large Animal Veterinary Assistant

Provides basic and intensive nursing care to all patients including horses, llamas, alpacas, pigs, goats, sheep and cows of all services admitted for treatment to the Large Animal Clinic of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital through administration of medications/treatments, physical exams, record keeping and assisting in preparation and performance of procedures for a busy surgery and medicine service. Provides technical assistance to clinical faculty, residents, interns, and senior veterinary students concerning all aspects of patient care, animal handling and the application and use of specialized diagnostic and medical equipment. Subject to work and/or be on call for varying shifts, days of the week, weekends and holidays. Assist in other areas as directed by the supervisor.

Ability to receive and convey information and instructions to senior veterinary students, clinical faculty, and technical staff. Recognize needs and establish priorities, care and concern for large animal patients. Be able to make sound emergency decisions concerning the health and safety of both humans and animals. Restrain and administer drugs and pharmaceuticals by all acceptable routes of administration to large animals. Knowledge of: large animal anatomy, physiology and etiology; knowledge of CPR and animal restraint methods; considerable experience handling large farm animals, proficiency in the operation, maintenance, and application of sophisticated medical equipment; IV pumps, heart monitors, centrifuge, ultrasound laser, incubator, endoscopes, hoists, slings, nebulizer, and glucometer. Previous experience handling and restraining various species of large animals. Must be able to safely move and handle 75 pounds. Must be able to tolerate rabies prophylaxis.

Licensed Veterinary Technician or license eligible as a Veterinary Technician (LVT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Knowledge of basic nursing skills, veterinary pharmaceuticals, and the application and operation of sophisticated surgical, medical, and diagnostic equipment. Experience working in a veterinary medical setting. Experience in a large animal practice environment, ability to work well with others in an academic setting.

3; Salary

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Restricted; Part time

Commensurate with experience

36

04/15/2025

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

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