"General Practice 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:
In this role, you won't just be practicing medicine; you will be a vital educator, helping the next generation of veterinarians bridge the gap between classroom theory and clinical excellence. You will work in an environment that prioritizes low-stress handling and Feline-Friendly Practices to ensure the best possible experience for our patients and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Instruction & Mentorship, Teach & Articulate: Break down complex technical tasks (anesthesia, dentistry, venipuncture, catheter placement, etc.) into actionable steps for veterinary students.
• Coach: Identify areas where students require improvement and provide constructive, real-time feedback.
• Lead by Example: Assist students and veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgery using low-stress restraint techniques.
• Advanced Technical Care Anesthesia & Surgery: Induce, prep, and monitor patients during surgical and dental procedures; manage recovery from sedation.
• Diagnostics: Perform diagnostic imaging (radiographs) and essential laboratory tests.
• Patient Management: Administer treatments and maintain meticulous medical records.
• Service Operations & Administration Inventory & Logistics: Manage inventory control, supply ordering, and equipment repair schedules.
• Hospital Workflow: Ensure correct billing, schedule management, and accurate review of treatment sheets.
• Lab Coordination: Organize, set up, and break down procedural laboratories for student teaching, including equipment and cadaver preparation.
• Safety & Sanitation: Maintain strict infectious disease protocols and ensure the sterilization of all surgical instruments.

Additionally, this job involves lifting up to 50 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodations) and working safely around anesthetic gases, cleaning chemicals, and zoonotic diseases.

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:

• Previous veterinary technician experience
• Excellent technical skills, ex. must be fluent in sample collection, venipuncture, catheter placement and restraint
• MS Word, Excel
• Good team player
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodations
• Desire to teach 4th year veterinary students
• Must be able to work independently
• Registered Veterinary Technician

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven experience in small animal primary care, with strong skills in anesthesia and dentistry.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to learners.
• Philosophy: Deep commitment to low-stress handling and Fear Free/Feline-Friendly techniques.
• Organization: Strong administrative skills with an eye for detail in billing and medical records.

Required license or certification:

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). Must be eligible to become registered in the state of North Carolina.

Position Number: 00062902