Equine & Farm Animal Field Services Clinical Technician

Equine & Farm Animal Field Services Clinical 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 a skilled veterinary technician with a passion for large animal care and a knack for organization? We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Technician to provide vital technical and administrative support for our Equine and Farm Animal Field Services. In this role, you won't just be working in a clinic; you'll be in the field, working with a varied range of species including bovine, caprine, ovine, camelid, and equine. You will serve as a cornerstone of the service, balancing hands-on clinical care with the operational management that keeps our mobile units running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical & Educational Support

• Patient Care: Administer treatments, monitor patient health, and perform necessary lab tests.
• Restraint & Handling: Assist veterinarians with examinations and treatments, ensuring the safety of both the animals and the team. Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, including lifting up to 75 lbs, standing for extended periods, and working safely around hazardous materials, gas anesthetics, and zoonotic diseases.
• Mentorship: Play a key role in the clinical environment by assisting in the instruction of students, Interns, and House Officers.

Operations & Administration

• Inventory & Logistics: Manage supply ordering, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Vehicle Oversight: Coordinate scheduling and maintenance for service vehicles to ensure the team is always road-ready.
• Financial Accuracy: Oversee billing, monitor flow sheets for accuracy, and ensure medical records are meticulously maintained.
• Protocol Compliance: Strictly adhere to and enforce all Infectious Disease protocols.

Hospital Integration

• Collaborate: Act as a liaison between field services and ancillary hospital departments.
• On-Call: Participate in a rotating on-call and holiday schedule to support the main hospital's caseload when required.

What You'll Bring:

• Large Animal Expertise: Proven experience in handling and treating a variety of farm animal and equine species.
• Organizational Prowess: Ability to manage equipment repair schedules, billing, and complex scheduling.
• Professionalism: Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Adaptability: Readiness to handle the unique challenges of field medicine and the fast-paced nature of an educational hospital.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent patient care for all hospitalized patients.
• 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:

• RVT Credential & Clinical Expertise: Registered Veterinary Technician in NC with experience in an equine clinical setting, ideally within a referral or tertiary care environment.
• Varied Large Animal Proficiency: Proven mastery in handling various farm species (bovine, caprine, ovine, camelid, and equine), with a preference for those with experience in a veterinary teaching or mixed-animal facility.
• Professional Communication & Service: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to provide high-quality customer service and maintain professional composure in emotionally charged or high-pressure situations.
• Operational Agility: Highly organized team player proficient in basic computer systems, capable of working independently, and willing to work flexible hours beyond the standard schedule to ensure patient care.

Required license or certification:

• NC Driver's License is required and will need to be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Position Number: 00065585

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