About this opportunity
Tuskegee University lists this Veterinary Technician - Small Animal Community Practice opportunity in tuskegee, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Veterinary Technician - Small Animal Community PracticeEach applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:Tuskegee University employment applicationCover LetterResume/CVRecommendation lettersCopies of unofficial transcripts. Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire Position DetailsTo create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting to Human Resources, you must go to the Posting Summary Page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options.Position InformationPosition Title - Veterinary Technician - Small Animal Community PracticeJob Summary - The Small Animal Community Practice Veterinary Technician will provide hands-on patient care and support to faculty veterinarians, interns, and veterinary students. The role includes direct animal care, clinical support, and teaching assistance, and client communication. This position is ideal for a technician who enjoys working in a dynamic, team-oriented teaching hospital environment and who values mentorship and professional development.Essential Job Duties - Provide daily care, handling and monitoring of animals in the small animal services of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH).Assist faculty in routine and specialized procedures (physical exams, diagnostic sample collection, medication administration, anesthesia monitoring, pain management,CPR, specialty procedures, etc.).Support veterinary students and small animal interns by teaching and demonstrating technical skills (medication administration, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, bandaging, patient monitoring, etc.).Manage patient schedules, inventory, and medical records to ensure smooth operation of the Community Practice/shelter medicine service.Assist and support assigned service and other services as time/resources allow.Maintain all equipment in the community practice and shelter medicine areas of theVTH.Manage and monitor hospitalized patients.Maintain cleanliness, safety, and compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards (AAHA,IACUC,USDA,OSHA,AVMA-COE).Participate in academic rounds and contribute to the teaching and mentorship of future veterinarians and small animal rotating interns.Provide client communication and discharge education as needed.Perform all other duties as assigned by the Dean, Department Head, VT H Director or Section Chief.Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training) - Graduate of an accredited veterinary technology program (or equivalent).Licensed, or eligible for licensure, in the state of Alabama.At least one year of veterinary practice or academic veterinary technician experience required.Physical DemandsSkills and Attributes - Knowledge:Provide daily care, handling and monitoring of animals in the small animal services of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH).Skills:Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability:Ability to work independently and as a part of a collaborative team.Posting Detail InformationPosting NumberWill this position required travel? - NoWill this position required night, weekend, and after hour work? - NoWill this positon be supported using grants or contract funding? - YesNumber of VacanciesDesired Start DatePosition End Date (if temporary)Open Date - 10/02/2026Close DateOpen Until Filled - NoSpecial Instructions Summary - Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:Tuskegee University employment applicationCover LetterResume/CVRecommendation lettersCopies of unofficial transcripts.Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
Worksite address
tuskegee, AL, 36083, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.