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Job Description
Provides technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in the ICU section of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Performs critical care nursing procedures in the Intensive Care Unit as directed by clinical faculty and instructs senior veterinary students in technical and manipulative skills relating to ICU/Critical Care. On call for ICU coverage and covers ICU shifts, including holidays. Assists in other areas as directed by supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Licensed or licensed eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Veterinary Technician(LVT). Experience in critical care nursing in a veterinary medical setting. Demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing skills; knowledge of CPR; ability to place intravenous catheters; ability to understand and follow instructions; good interpersonal and communication skills; Rabies prophylaxis will be required (provided by employer).
Preferred Qualifications
At least 2 years experience in a veterinary clinical setting.
Pay Band
4
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Pay Band 4; Commensurate with experience
Review Date
July 1, 2022
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 the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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