About this role
Job title: Veterinary Technician - Small Animal Community Practice
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 the VTH.
- 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
Skills and Attributes Knowledge:
- Provide daily care, handling and monitoring of animals in the small animal services of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH).
Skills
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Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability
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Ability to work independently and as a part of a collaborative team.
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Posting Detail Information
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Posting Number
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Will this position require travel?
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No
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Will this position require night, weekend, and after hour work?
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No
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Will this position be supported using grants or contract funding?
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Yes
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Number of Vacancies
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Desired Start Date
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Position End Date (if temporary)
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Open Date
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10/02/2026
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Close Date
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Open Until Filled
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No
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Special Instructions Summary Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
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Tuskegee University employment application
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Cover Letter
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Resume/CV
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Recommendation letters
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Copies of unofficial transcripts.
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Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
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Quick Link for Internal Postings
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Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
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Required Documents
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Optional Documents