Description

Job Description

The Veterinary Care Assistant will provide support to clinical faculty and staff in the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's Comparative Oncology Research Center in Roanoke, Virginia. Will provide medical and husbandry assistance with small animals in a veterinary hospital setting. Fulfill clerical responsibilities as necessary. This position may be considered essential, and may be required to report to work in emergency and authorized closing situations.

Required Qualifications

Proficient with basic veterinary nursing skills; Knowledge of companion animal anatomy and physiology; Previous experience with small animal patient handling; Excellent communication skills; Team player; Experience with veterinary software medical record data entry and MS Word, Excel, Google Docs and Sheets; Rabies prophylaxis (provided by employer); Ability to safely handle up to 50 lbs. Minimum 2 years experience in a veterinary hospital

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a veterinary assistant program; Experience working in a veterinary clinical setting; Versed in oncology and chemotherapy.

Pay Band

3; salary

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

starting at $36,501 and commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40+

Review Date

10/8/2025

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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Kelsay Bratton at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: September 19, 2025
Applications close: October 10, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time