Relief Veterinarian

Overview Title: Relief Veterinarian Agency: Northern VA Community College Location: Loudoun - 107 FLSA: Nonexempt Hiring Range: $80/hr Full Time or Part Time: Part Time Additional Detail Job Description General Description: This role provides clinical and educational support to professors, Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), and Veterinary Technology (VET) students. The Veterinarian will conduct clinical exams, perform surgical and dental procedures, and mentor students in labs to develop their hands-on skills. Duties and Tasks: Supervising students during animal preparation, anesthesia, and recovery, while ensuring adherence to all safety and care protocols. The role emphasizes both technical proficiency and compassionate animal care. The Relief Veterinarian will also support student learning and promote a strong commitment to animal welfare. Perform physical examinations on program animals and assist with case management and wellness care. Execute soft tissue surgical procedures in a teaching setting, including spays, neuters, and other common surgeries. Perform and oversee dental extractions and associated treatments as needed. Ensure proper anesthetic protocols and patient monitoring in accordance with current standards of care. Collaborate with instructional staff to model best practices in veterinary care and professional conduct. Maintain compliance with all applicable veterinary laws and regulations, including controlled drug logs and animal welfare protocols. Provide support to the VET faculty, both full and part-time faculty, in surgery, dental, and anesthesia courses. Support the greater NOVA VET community. Minimum Qualifications KSAs: Ability to work with a diverse student population Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent analytical skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Self-motivated, self-starter and well organized Ability to handle many tasks and projects simultaneously. Knowlege of record keeping process. Minimum Work Experience: Experience with soft tissue surgery, dentistry with multi-rooted extractions, digital radiography, ultrasound techniques, and emergency & critical care procedures with animals. Current veterinary license in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an AVMA-accredited institution. Current rabies vaccination (or titer) is required. Additional Considerations: Experience in veterinary care. College level teaching experience. DEA license (or eligibility to obtain) preferred. Experience with Learning Management Systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr