"Equine and Farm Animal Medical Support Technician"

Equine and Farm Animal Medical Support Technician

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Full-Time

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Department: 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
Join our team as a Equine and Farm Animal Medical Support Technician where you'll provide essential care and technical support for large animal patients in a teaching hospital environment. This position plays a vital role in supporting veterinarians, students, interns, and house officers through hands-on patient care, clinical assistance, and hospital operations. You will also maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality technical support and patient care, including treatments, monitoring, and husbandry for all equine and farm animal patients.
• Triage and treat emergency cases while maintaining professionalism and calm communication under pressure.
• Assist veterinarians during exams, procedures, and treatments, ensuring safe and effective animal handling and restraint.
• Support teaching and training for students, interns, and house officers.
• Maintain clinical supplies and equipment, ensuring proper function and repair scheduling.
• Promote compliance with hospital and infectious disease protocols to protect patients, staff, and students.
• Manage inventory, billing accuracy, and patient documentation while coordinating with other hospital services.
• Perform physical work for extended periods, including lifting up to 70 pounds and safely handling large animals.

We encourage candidates with a strong interest in equine and farm animal care to apply. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative teaching environment and contribute to high-quality patient care!

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Flexibility, dependability, and attention to detail are important for success in this role.
• Participate in an on-call, weekend, and holiday rotation as needed.
• Assist across hospital services during high-volume or emergency situations.

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:
N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as an equine technician in a clinical or referral/tertiary care setting.
• Previous experience in a veterinary teaching hospital environment.
• Proven ability to handle and care for large animals safely and effectively.
• Strong working knowledge of clinical equipment and hospital information systems.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in the State of North Carolina preferred.

Required license or certification:

• A valid NC driver's license must be obtained within 60 days of start date and must be maintained throughout employment.

Position Number: 00050729

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