Veterinary Technician-Shelter Medicine

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Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Resume/CV
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.
• Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

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Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Veterinary Technician-Shelter Medicine

Status

Status Full Time

Job Summary

The Shelter Medicine 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

• 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 shelter medicine service.
• Assist and support assigned service and other services as time/resources allow.
• Maintain all equipment in the shelter medicine and community practice areas of the hospital.
• 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, VTH 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 Demands

• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to walk short distances
• Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items
• Ability to view a computer terminal

Skills and Attributes

Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability:

• Ability to work independently and as a part of a collaborative team.

Posting Number S934

Will this position required travel?

No

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

Yes

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

Yes

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 10/30/2025

Close Date

Close Date 01/30/2026

Open Until Filled No

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Resume/CV
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.
• Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you Graduate from an accredited veterinary technology program (or equivalent)?
  • yes
  • no
• * Are you Licensed, or eligible for licensure, in the state of Alabama?
  • yes
  • no
• * Do you have one year of veterinary practice or academic veterinary technician experience ?
  • yes
  • no

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcript 1

Optional Documents