"Clinical Veterinary Technician"

Clinical Veterinary Technician

Company:

North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:

Veterinary Services

Type:

Full-Time

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Department: 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
Join a team at the forefront of veterinary medicine. As a key member of the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center, you will provide comprehensive patient care and coordination across our specialty services. This role is designed for a highly skilled veterinary professional who thrives in a "leading-edge" environment, balancing direct clinical care with the organizational precision required by a premier teaching hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence & Patient Care

• Direct Patient Care: Provide high-level support for diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural treatments.
• Monitoring & Recovery: Manage patient safety through medication administration, post-procedure recovery, and advanced pain management.
• Procedural Support: Assist with sterile diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using aseptic techniques.
• Advanced Diagnostics: Coordinate and support imaging services, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and radiography.

Communication & Coordination

• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a central point of contact for clients, clinicians, staff, and learners.
• Referral Management: Facilitate seamless communication with referring veterinarians (rDVMs) and interdisciplinary hospital teams.
• Client Relations: Manage patient admitting, provide status updates, and assist with scheduling to ensure a high-quality service experience.

Operations & Education

• Workflow Management: Oversee procedural requests, sample submissions, and financial coordination (billing, estimates, and charge entry).
• Mentorship: Orient and train staff and learners within the clinical environment.
• Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to infectious disease protocols, OSHA, EHS, and radiation safety standards.

What You Bring

• In-Depth Knowledge: Strong foundation in veterinary medicine and specialty care protocols.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to operate and maintain specialized medical equipment.
• Organizational Mastery: Exceptional skills in documentation and workflow coordination within a hospital information system.
• Effective Communication: Ability to engage professionally with a varied population of clients and clinicians.
• Physical Readiness: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodations) and work in a high-energy environment.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience/Education:
Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Some positions may require additional Training, Certifications, or Licensure.

Required Qualifications:
NA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a veterinary technician in a clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor patients, administer medications, and support post-procedure recovery and pain management.
• Experience assisting with sterile procedures and coordinating diagnostic imaging services such as CT, MRI, ultrasound, or radiography.
• Proven ability to manage clinical workflows, documentation, and financial coordination tasks (e.g., billing, estimates, charge entry) within a hospital information system.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with experience coordinating care among clients, clinicians, interdisciplinary teams, and learners while adhering to established safety and compliance protocols.

Required license or certification:

• Licensed/Registered/Certified by any state
• Graduation from an AVMA fully accredited two- or four-year Veterinary Technician program

Position Number: 00104275

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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