Coordinator to Virginia’s Large Animal Veterinary Workforce

Overview

Coordinator to Support Virginia’s Large Animal Veterinary Workforce, a Virginia Cooperative Extension Position, will strategically support developing, existing and career-entering large animal veterinarians in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The position will be an Administrative / Professional (AP) role in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences of Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech.

Note:

This description preserves the core responsibilities and qualifications of the role without clinical veterinary service delivery.

• Responsibilities are described as: 85% extension/service, 10% teaching, and 5% scholarly activity.
• Support Virginia Tech’s land-grant mission by serving large animal producers and veterinarians, focusing on admission, placement and long-term retention of large animal veterinarians in areas with demonstrated need and potential for career success in underserved regions.
• In teaching and continuing education, provide a holistic private-practice perspective to students and producers, helping develop professional skills for large animal veterinarians in private practice in Virginia and connecting opportunities in the state.
• Serve as a valuable contact resource for veterinary students from Virginia Tech, Lincoln Memorial University, and others interested in large animal opportunities in Virginia.
• In scholarship, contribute to knowledge discovery by collaborating with colleagues in applied veterinary medicine, business, and community building; emphasize topics relevant to Virginia’s large animal industries and long-term career success of private-practice veterinarians in underserved areas.

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree (or equivalent), a licensed veterinary technician (LVT), or an advanced academic degree
• Proficient working experience with more than one of Virginia’s large animal species

• Well established experience in clinical veterinary practice
• Substantial experience mentoring students or veterinarians
• Previous fiscal experience such as managing budgets or owning/operating a small business
• Previous experience working in and supporting rural communities
• Knowledge of challenges and opportunities for small businesses in rural communities
• Documented ability to develop, implement, and coordinate a service program that impacts various stakeholder groups

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• Overtime Status:
  Exempt – Not eligible for overtime
• Appointment Type:
  Restricted
• Salary Information:
  Hours per week 40+
• Review Date:
  October 27, 2025

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

About Virginia Tech:
Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution with an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. It does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status. If you require an accommodation, contact Erin Conduff at erina7 during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.