"Dentistry Clinical Technician"

Dentistry Clinical 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:

We are seeking a dedicated and highly organized Veterinary Technician to provide primary support for our Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service. In this role, you will be the backbone of the service, balancing advanced clinical nursing with essential administrative coordination. You will work closely with board-certified surgeons, residents, and students to provide exceptional patient care and facilitate a high-quality learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Support & Patient Care

• Provide primary technician support for all dentistry and oral surgery cases.
• Assist veterinarians and students with examinations, stabilization, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Perform expert animal handling and restraint.
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for surgical procedures.
• Manage set-up and break-down for clinical procedures and teaching labs.

Service Administration & Logistics

• Manage the service schedule and triage incoming referrals for appropriate scheduling.
• Oversee inventory management, including supply purchasing and maintaining equipment repair schedules.
• Ensure financial accuracy through diligent billing and monitoring of treatment sheets.
• Act as the primary liaison between Dentistry and other hospital departments (Anesthesia, ICU, and support services) to coordinate surgeries and patient transitions.

Education & Compliance

• Assist in the teaching and orientation of veterinary students and House Officers.
• Ensure all resources are organized and available for laboratory sessions.
• Maintain strict compliance with all Infectious Disease protocols to ensure hospital safety.
• Provide professional, timely, and accurate communication via email and phone to clients and referring veterinarians.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience in a veterinary clinical setting is required; experience in Dentistry or Oral Surgery is highly preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, surgical assisting, and clinical administrative tasks.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple hospital departments.
• Organization: Exceptional time-management skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced 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:

• VTS in Dentistry or eligible
• At least 2 years of experience as a veterinary technician in a clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital.
• At least 1 year of experience as a veterinary technician, performing and assisting with dental procedures; cleanings, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of NC
• Experience providing advanced veterinary technician support in Dentistry, Oral Surgery, or a comparable surgical specialty, including anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate service schedules, triage referrals, and manage clinical workflows in a fast-paced veterinary hospital environment.
• Proficiency in surgical assisting, patient stabilization, diagnostics support, and safe animal handling and restraint across varied case types.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with experience managing inventory, billing accuracy, and collaboration with specialists, residents, students, and multiple hospital departments.

Required license or certification:

• NC Driver's License is required and will need to be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Position Number: 00109494

AA/EEO Statement:
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