Posting Details
Job Posting Information Posting Number PG194105SP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Equine and Farm Animal Technician Anticipated Hiring Range $46,000 - $57,900 Work Schedule Monday -Friday 3 : 00 pm - 12 : 00 am Job Location Raleigh, NC Department CVM Teaching Hospital About the Department The NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH), established in 1983, is one of the highest rated veterinary academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states.
The hospital staffs over twenty clinical services with board-certified specialists that are nationally and even internationally renowned, ensuring the VH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine.
Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, over 35,000 patients are treated in the VH.
The VH provides compassionate care, state of the art specialty health care, expert clinical instruction for 4th-year veterinary students from the College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine. Essential Job Duties
- Provide treatment support for all Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center patients.
- Directly responsible for all hourly treatments, monitoring, and husbandry care. Responsible for triage and treatment of emergency caseload.
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, animal handling, and restraint.
- Assist with teaching of students, interns, and house officers of all aforementioned duties.
- Maintain supplies and equipment, including repair schedules.
- Participate in on call schedule, weekend rotations, and holiday rotations as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all Infectious Disease protocols.
- Assist with inventory control, correct billing, supply ordering / purchasing, monitoring flow sheets for accuracy, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration with all ancillary services and other areas of the hospital.
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications 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. Other Required Qualifications
- Large animal handling experience.
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
- Ability to provide high quality customer service.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to work beyond scheduled work hours when needed.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be an active participant in problem solving and team advancement.
- Ability to work effectively with computers and electronics.
- Ability to maintain physical work for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high-quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Registered Veterinary Technician
- Experience as an equine technician in a hospital setting; preferably referral / tertiary care.
- Experience as a technician in a veterinary teaching facility.
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.
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date 07 / 10 / 2024 Earliest Close Date (Positions will be posted until 5 : 00 PM ET on this date.
Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 07 / 17 / 2024 Notice to Applicants Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application.
Special Instructions Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references with your application.
Position Details Position Number 00050728 Position Type SHRA Position Classification Band Title Medical Support Technician Position Classification Band Level Advanced Position Classification Salary Range $ 39,000 - $ 77,109 Salary Grade Equivalency GN08 Alternate Option If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.
0 40 hours / week) 1.0 Appointment 12 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Medical Emergencies Time Limited Position No Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable) Department Id 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital AA / EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
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