"Equine and Farm Animal Medical Support Technician"

Equine and Farm Animal Medical Support Technician

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:
Farming and Agriculture

Type:
Full-Time

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Department: 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
Are you passionate about large animal health and looking to work at the heart of a fast-paced clinical environment? The Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to provide "front-line" clinical and operational support for our patients. In this role, you aren't just assisting; you are a vital part of the hospital ecosystem, ensuring the highest standards of husbandry, emergency triage, and infectious disease control while helping shape the next generation of veterinary professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Support & Patient Care

• Hourly Care: Manage all hourly treatments, monitoring, and husbandry for a varied large animal caseload.
• Emergency Response: Provide critical support for triage and immediate treatment of emergency arrivals.
• Veterinary Assistance: Partner with veterinarians during examinations, complex treatments, and animal restraint/handling. Capable of lifting up to 70 pounds and sustaining physical labor over long shifts, with the flexibility to work beyond scheduled hours as patient needs arise.

2. Educational Leadership

• Mentorship: Assist in training students, interns, and house officers in proper large animal handling and clinical duties.
• Best Practices: Model excellence in patient care for those entering the veterinary field.

3. Hospital Operations & Inventory

• Logistics: Oversee inventory control, supply ordering, and equipment maintenance (including repair schedules).
• Administrative Accuracy: Ensure billing is correct, flow sheets are updated accurately, and communication remains seamless across all ancillary hospital services.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Bio-Security: Maintain strict adherence to all Infectious Disease protocols to ensure a safe environment.
• Availability: Participate in a rotating schedule that includes on-call shifts, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24/7 patient coverage.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large animal handling (Equine and/or Farm Animal).
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, emergency-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Attention to detail regarding medical records and hospital safety protocols.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

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:

• Professional Credentials & Experience:North Carolina Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with a background in equine clinical care, ideally within a referral or teaching hospital setting.
• Clinical Proficiency & Safety: Experienced in large animal handling and comfortable working around zoonotic diseases, hazardous materials, and gas anesthetics while maintaining high standards of care.
• Communication & Service Excellence: Proven ability to provide top-tier customer service and maintain professional, effective communication during emotionally charged or high-pressure situations.
• Team Collaboration & Critical Thinking: A proactive problem-solver who works effectively in a team, utilizes veterinary software/electronics, and exercises sound independent judgment to ensure patient safety.

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: 00044042

AA/EEO Statement:
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