Job Description

The ACCRC Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) will provide veterinary technical support to the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center (ACCRC) in Roanoke, Virginia. This position will support all ACCRC functional units, including but not limited to; anesthesia, radiology duties, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, ward and treatment room management, medical oncology including administering chemotherapy agents, and the administration of medications and treatments as directed. Position will include administrative support duties.

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. Working knowledge of basic nursing skills; ability to place intravenous catheters; working knowledge of CPR; ability to understand and follow instructions; excellent communications and interpersonal skills; rabies prophylaxis will be required (provided by employer).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a veterinary clinical setting, with experience in surgical oncology and anesthesia preferred.

Pay Band

4; Salary

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting at $41,655; commensurate with experience

Review Date

1/5/2024

Additional Information

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

About Virginia Tech

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