Relief Veterinarian

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Relief Veterinarian Role Title Veterinarian I Role Code 59152-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 05 Position Number 280W0710 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Loudoun Work Location Loudoun - 107 Hiring Range $80/hr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 2-Professionals 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:

• 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_3278P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 2 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/13/2026 Job Close Date 07/26/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.nvcc.edu 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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

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 www.nvcc.edu.

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.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/98307

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • I understand that this is a part-time position. In consideration thereof, I wish to proceed with the completion of my application.

• No response.

• Yes.

• No.

• • I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.

• Yes

• No

• • I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person.

• Yes

• No

• • I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience with soft tissue surgery, dentistry with multi-rooted extractions, digital radiography, ultrasound techniques, and emergency & critical care procedures with animals ?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have current veterinary license in the Commonwealth of Virginia ?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an AVMA-accredited institution ?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have current rabies vaccination (or titer) ?

• Yes

• No

• • Please upload your transcripts and License in the application under document upload.

• Yes

• No

• • Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts
• License

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter