Virginia Tech hiring Small Animal Emergency Critical Care Supervisor in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Job DescriptionDoes the thrill of emergency medicine/critical care excite you? Are you ready to use all the technical skills you have learned as a Veterinary Technician and lead a high-performing team? Do you enjoy teaching and discussion with board-certified doctors, residents, interns, skilled technicians and students? All while receiving the amazing job benefits that a State University offers?

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is looking for an exceptional Emergency Critical Care (ECC) Supervisor with a collaborative and inspirational leadership style to oversee the operations of our 24/7 emergency service and ICU ward. The supervisor will provide mentoring and foster an inclusive environment based on respect and mutual appreciation, all while ensuring that the team is providing excellent patient care.

The supervisor will provide direction and guidance, communicate effectively, and work cooperatively in managing the day-to-day operations of the services. Duties including staff scheduling (daily, on-call and holiday), providing coaching and performance feedback, managing supplies, maintaining equipment, and other supervisory duties as directed. You will still get to utilize your technical training as well. Leverage and teach your valuable skills to future veterinarians, while providing compassionate, nursing care to our critical patients!

How You Can Help UsPerform triage and patient assessments for our ICU patients

Venipuncture and catheter placement (peripheral, jugular, triple lumen)

Cystocentesis, urinary catheters, naso-gastric and naso-esophageal tubing

Oxygen therapies, chest tube management, mechanical ventilation

CPR, BP, ECGs, and other advanced, life-saving procedures related to ER/ICU medicine

How We Can Help YouCompetitive salary: $60,000 – $75,000 (commensurate with experience)

Overtime pay and shift differentials

State retirement plan with pension

Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance

Vacations! Earn up to 4 weeks of PTO, plus sick leave, plus paid holidays

Paid continuing education and VTS, along with uniform allowance and tuition assistance

Why BlacksburgSurrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains, Blacksburg thrives with the idyllic, eclectic vibe of a college town. Hikers and bikers explore the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail, water lovers hit the New River for kayaking or white-water rafting, and the vibrant, cultural scene draws local artists, musicians, and performing arts theatre productions. Bring your dogs to the farmers markets, wineries and breweries nestled amongst the rolling, green hills, ride your horse or mountain bike around the Pandapas Pond trail system, don a maroon sweatshirt and go catch a game. Whatever your passions…we have something for you!

Required QualificationsLicensed or Licensed eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Veterinary Technician (LVT);Working knowledge of basic nursing skills; ability to place intravenous catheters; experience with managing staff issues, ability to understand instructions; excellent communications and interpersonal skills; rabies prophylaxis will be required (provided by employer).

Preferred QualificationsVTS in Emergency & Critical Care

2+ years previous supervisory experience

Pay Band4; Salary

Appointment TypeRegular

Salary InformationStarting at $60,000; to commensurate with experience

Review DateNovember 1, 2023

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

About Virginia TechDedicated 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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