Veterinary Technician - Large Animal Job at NCSU Veterinary Hospital

NCSU Veterinary Hospital Raleigh, NC 27607

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri 11:00PM-8:00AM and Wed-Sun 11:00PM-8:00AM positions available.

Essential Job Duties
Primary Job responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing technical support for all Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center patients.
  • Directly responsible for all hourly treatments, monitoring, and husbandry care.
  • Responsible for triage and treatment of emergency caseload.
  • Assisting veterinarians with examinations, treatments, animal handling, and restraint.
  • Assisting with the teaching of students, interns, and house officers of all aforementioned duties.
  • Maintaining supplies and equipment, including repair schedules.
  • Participating in on-call schedule, weekend rotations, and holiday rotations as needed.
  • Ensuring compliance with all Infectious Disease protocols.
  • Assisting with inventory control, correct billing, supply ordering/purchasing and monitoring flow sheets for accuracy
  • Ensuring effective communication and collaboration with all ancillary services and other areas of the hospital.

Other ResponsibilitiesProvide excellent patient care for all hospitalized patientsOther Required Qualifications

  • Extensive animal handling experience of farm animal species including, but not limited to bovine, caprine, ovine, camelid, and equine.
  • Previous experience as an assistant in a mixed animal veterinary setting.
  • Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
  • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged/challenging situations.
  • Ability to provide high quality customer service.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Ability to work outside of or beyond scheduled work hours when needed.
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be an active participant in problem solving and team advancement.
  • Ability to work effectively with computers and electronics.
  • Ability to maintain physical work for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.
  • Exceptional organizational skills are required.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Must be able to stand, sit, and lift for extended periods of time; with capabilities to perform repetitive motion action without difficulty.

Preferred Qualifications Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of NC.

  • At least 1 year of experience as an equine technician in a clinical setting; preferably referral/tertiary care.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a technician in a veterinary teaching facility
  • NC State requires any applicant wishing to be considered for this position to complete an online application at: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/172540

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Night shift
  • On call

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Raleigh, NC 27607: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Equine Veterinary: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person




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