What are the responsibilities and job description for the Relief Veterinarian position at Northern VA Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Relief Veterinarian
Role Title
Veterinarian I
Role Code
59152-FP
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
05
Position Number
280W0207
Agency
Northern VA Community College
Division
NV280-Provost Loudoun
Work Location
Loudoun - 107
Hiring Range
$80/hr
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Based on the needs of the VET program.
Sensitive Position
No
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:
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.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required 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.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_2668P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
08/04/2025
Job Close Date
08/11/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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