"Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Veterinary Assistant"

Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Veterinary Assistant

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 detail-oriented individual to join our team in a dual technical and administrative capacity. This role is vital to ensuring the smooth operation of our clinical services, providing high-quality patient care, and maintaining seamless communication between our medical team and clients. The ideal candidate is a compassionate professional who excels at multitasking in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Clinical Support

• Clinical Assistance: Provide comprehensive technical support, assisting veterinarians and technicians with daily operations and patient flow.
• Patient Care: Assist with patient handling, restraint, physical examinations, and the administration of prescribed treatments and specialized rehabilitation therapies.
• Monitoring & Diagnostics: Perform patient monitoring (including those under sedation or anesthesia) and obtain/process diagnostic samples such as blood and urine.
• Safety Standards: Maintain strict compliance with all Hospital Infectious Disease protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

Patient & Client Management

• Communication: Act as a primary point of contact for clients, communicating pet care updates with professionalism and compassion.
• Coordination: Manage patient intake, oversee therapy session scheduling, and coordinate with referring veterinarians to ensure seamless transitions of care.

Administrative & Operational Duties

• Records & Billing: Maintain accurate medical records, prepare patient consent forms and estimates, manage billing, and audit treatment sheets for accuracy.
• Inventory & Logistics: Oversee inventory control, order supplies, and manage the shipment and tracking of specialized prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Facility Management: Manage the service email, handle equipment maintenance/repair schedules, and coordinate rental equipment as needed.

Collaboration & Education

• Team Integration: Foster excellent communication and collaboration with ancillary departments such as Anesthesia and Imaging.
• Mentorship: Assist in the teaching and hands-on training of veterinary students regarding technical and administrative protocols.
• Research: Support the medical team in data collection for ongoing clinical research projects.

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:
n/a

Preferred Qualifications:

• Veterinary Assistant in the state of NC
• Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) or Certified
• Canine Rehabilitation Assistant (CCRA)
• Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA)
• Certified in other fields of Rehabilitation or physical therapy

Required license or certification:
N/A

Position Number: 00111828